LINGUIST List 22.530 Mon Jan 31 2011 Jobs: Socioling; Discourse Analysis: Chair/Assoc Prof, U of Nottingham 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.     Peter Stockwell , Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis: Chair or Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, China Message 1: Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis: Chair or Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, China Date: 31-Jan-2011 From: Peter Stockwell <peter.stockwellnottingham.ac.uk> Subject: Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis: Chair or Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, China E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Nottingham Department: Division of English Job Location: Ningbo, China Web Address: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk Job Rank: Chair or Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics; Discourse Analysis Description: Chair / Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics. Applications are invited for the above post in the Division of English Studies based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. The Division of English Studies was founded in 2007, developing a range of Masters and BA programmes in the areas of Applied Linguistics, English Language in the Professions, Stylistics, Discourse Studies, Corpus Studies, Modern Literary Studies and Psycholinguistics. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and seminars across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to supervise undergraduate, masters and PhD dissertations in the areas related to the study of Applied Linguistics. The successful candidate will be responsible, in particular, for the teaching of modules relating to the English language in the professions on the new postgraduate programme, MSc in Communication and International Entrepreneurship. Expertise is required in some of the following areas: Professional Discourse, Sociolinguistics, English as an International Language, (Critical) Discourse Analysis. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be required to contribute to the development of a significant research base at the University. It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake directorship of the Division for an agreed term of office. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, together with academic and team leadership skills, excellent research skills with an established track record in research. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential. Candidates for appointment at Chair level should, in addition, have an outstanding record of academic achievement and demonstrable leadership qualities. For an appointment to Associate Professor, salary will be within the range of £46,510 - £55,535 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (salary can progress to £66,295 per annum, subject to performance). For Chair appointments, salary will be within the Professorial range, minimum £55,535. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments. The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China for a period of up to 7 years with effect from 1 July 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions. Full details and contacts can be found at the application URL below. Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/UNNC124 Contact Information: Prof Peter Stockwell Email: peter.stockwellnottingham.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-Jan-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.