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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources Office , English Language and Linguistics: Full Professor, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau Message 1: English Language and Linguistics: Full Professor, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau Date: 16-Feb-2012 From: Human Resources Office <vacancyumac.mo> Subject: English Language and Linguistics: Full Professor, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Macau Department: Department of English Job Location: Taipa, Macau Web Address: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment Job Rank: Full Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The Department of English of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities invites applications for the position of Full Professor in English Language and Linguistics. The Department of English is an expanding and lively scholarly community with a strong international profile comprising three main fields of interest: linguistics, literature and translation studies. In addition to its undergraduate BA programme in English Studies (including English Language and Linguistics), the department offers a Minor in Translation, and MA programmes in English Studies (with a substantial linguistics component) and in Translation Studies, as well as PhD supervision across the range of the department's expertise. In Linguistics the department has particular strengths in Bilingualism, Comparative Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Analysis of Media Texts, Sociolinguistics, and World Englishes. Applications in all areas of English Language and Linguistics will be considered, but those in the areas of Language Policy and Planning, Forensic Linguistics, Literary Linguistics or Pedagogical Linguistics will be particularly welcome. To find out more about the post, interested candidates may contact the Head of the Department of English, Professor Martin Montgomery (Email: mmontgomeryumac.mo). Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD degree in English Language and Linguistics or in related areas and should have a distinguished record of research and publication at an international level, as well as a demonstrable record of excellence in teaching and supervising both postgraduates and undergraduates. An appointment may be offered at Associate Professor rank if the appointment panel considers this more appropriate to a candidate's qualifications. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2012. Position and Remuneration: The remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants' academic qualifications, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12%, while after various discretionary exemptions the effective income tax rate has been around 5% - 7%. Application Procedure: Applicants should visit http://www.umac.mo/vacancy for more details, and apply ONLINE at JobsUM (https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment) (Ref. No.: FSH/DENG/FP/ELL/11/2012). Review of applications will commence on 29 February 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Other contact points are: Website: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment Email: vacancyumac.mo Tel: +853 8397 8593 or +853 8397 8592 Fax: +853 8397 8694 or +853 2883 1694 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. ***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only*** Application Deadline: 29-Feb-2012 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Human Resources Office University of Macau Av. Padre Tomás Pereira Taipa, Macau Email Address for Applications: vacancyumac.mo Contact Information Human Resources Office Email: vacancyumac.mo Phone: +853 8397 8593 Fax: +853 8397 8694 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-Feb-2012       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.