LINGUIST List 22.4679 Wed Nov 23 2011 Jobs: English Language; History of English: Lecturer, U of Manchester Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     David Denison , English Language; History of English: Lecturer, University of Manchester, United Kingdom Message 1: English Language; History of English: Lecturer, University of Manchester, United Kingdom Date: 23-Nov-2011 From: David Denison <david.denisonmanchester.ac.uk> Subject: English Language; History of English: Lecturer, University of Manchester, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Manchester Department: School of Languages Job Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.manchester.ac.uk Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: History of Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Linguistics and English Language Lectureship in English Language/History of English £32,751 - £45,336 per annum Fixed-term Ref: HUM-00401 Applications are invited for the above post, available from 1 February 2012 - 31 January 2017. The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures contains one of the UK's largest concentrations of high-quality research and teaching in languages and linguistics. Within it, the discipline area of Linguistics and English Language is seeking to fill the position of Lecturer in English Language on a fixed-term basis, replacing Dr Nuria Yáñez-Bouza during a period of research leave. Candidates with a research specialism in the History of English are encouraged to apply. You will have proven ability and potential in research, with a developing record of publications in the area named above. You will be expected to contribute to research activities within their area of expertise, generate scholarly publications, submit research grant applications and participate in research supervision at PGT and PGR level. The appointment will be specifically in the area currently covered by Dr Nuria Yáñez-Bouza, so will be expected to teach such course units as Historical Linguistics, History of English, Middle English, Introduction to English Grammar, World Englishes and Attitudes to Language (i.e. the history of grammar-writing and prescriptive attitudes to English), at both UG and PGT level. The ability to be involved in the delivery of study skills sessions and to teach in the area of corpus linguistics will be an advantage. You must be able to collaborate closely with colleagues in the delivery of teaching and learning, be willing to take a share of responsibilities for student progress and academic management, and be eager to make a full commitment to our ideals of collegiality and academic integrity at all levels of activity. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor David Denison, email David.Denisonmanchester.ac.uk For further details and to apply, please visit the application URL below or contact hrrecruitmentmanchester.ac.uk or +44 (0)161 275 8838 quoting the reference number. Closing date: 2 December 2011. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 12 December 2011. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. Application Deadline: 02-Dec-2011 Email Address for Applications: hrrecruitmentmanchester.ac.uk Web Address for Applications: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs Contact Information: David Denison Email: david.denisonmanchester.ac.uk Phone: 0044 161 275 8838 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 23-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.