LINGUIST List 22.4648 Mon Nov 21 2011 Jobs: Language Acquisition: Assoc Prof, Lancaster University Editor for this issue: Kristen Dunkinson <kristenlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Elena Semino , Language Acquisition: Assoc Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom Message 1: Language Acquisition: Assoc Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom Date: 21-Nov-2011 From: Elena Semino <e.seminolancaster.ac.uk> Subject: Language Acquisition: Assoc Prof, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Lancaster University Department: Department of Linguistics and English Language Job Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics Description: Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Language Acquisition Grade: 9 Duration: Indefinite Department/College: Linguistics and English Language Directly responsible to: Head of Department Supervisory responsibility for: N/A Other contacts: - Internal: Colleagues and students in the Department and in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, together with colleagues in other faculties, providers of student support services, the Library, ISS, central administration and other relevant university actors. - External: Relevant research funding bodies and councils, professional bodies, employers, business organisations, local and UK government organisations, academic and research networks. Major Duties: - Contribute to the development of the Department through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship of international excellence; - Contribute expertise in First Language acquisition, and Psycholinguistics generally, at undergraduate, Masters and PhD levels; - Direct and develop a personal research agenda in keeping with REF criteria, leading to publications in key international peer-reviewed academic journals and to other appropriate forms of research output; - Lead or participate in research teams or other collaborative research initiatives, departmental and/or inter-departmental, as well as developing teaching initiatives depending on the postholder's interests and background; - Identify opportunities and apply for grants for new research projects, individual and/or collaborative; - Play a leading role in the Department's academic and pastoral care of its students and in the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement; - Supervise dissertations and PhD candidates; - Co-ordinate and develop UG, MA and PhD modules in Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics and other areas of Linguistics as necessary; - Communicate effectively with students and colleagues, using face-to-face, telephone, written and electronic communication (including email and VLE) modes as appropriate; - Assume various administrative tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Head of Department; - Be available to teach short courses abroad (normally not more than once a year) as necessary; - Provide cover for colleagues on sabbatical where necessary; - Engage in other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the Head of Department. Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A310S Contact Information: Professor Elena Semino Email: e.seminolancaster.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-Nov-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.