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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Morris Low , Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Message 1: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Date: 20-Feb-2012 From: Morris Low <m.lowuq.edu.au> Subject: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Department: School of Languages & Comparative Cultural Studies Job Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Web Address: http://www.uq.edu.au Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Description: The School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies (LCCS) has grown rapidly in recent years and now has over 1000 EFTSL (8,000 course enrolments). It is one of the largest Schools of language instruction in Australia with some 47 full-time academic staff. LCCS teaches Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, as well as Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, to students in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of International Studies, the university-wide concurrent Diploma in Languages, the Diploma of Arts, and dual degree programs. At postgraduate level the School offers two NAATI-accredited Masters programs in Translation and Interpreting and growing programs in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Staff research and supervise PhD students in these fields and also in Australian Aboriginal languages. The School leads the Brisbane Universities Language Alliance which manages cross-institutional LOTE enrolments between UQ and the other two major Universities in south-east Queensland: the Queensland University of Technology, and Griffith University. The program in Applied Linguistics at The University of Queensland is dedicated to research on the development and use of non-native language in all its complexity, including the acquisition and structure of second languages, adult language pedagogy, and the social, cultural, and political contexts of second language learning and use. The program offers a Masters in Applied Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (TESOL Studies), as well as undergraduate offerings in Cross-cultural Communication, Second Language Teaching, and Language & Technology. Further information on the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies and its staff and research interests may be found at: http://www.slccs.uq.edu.au The Role: The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics to commence in semester 2, 2012. They will be expected to engage as Lecturer, in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and the further development of the School's Applied Linguistics program. This will be in addition to conducting research, and performing administrative tasks and other activities associated with the School and the program. The Person: Applicants should possess a PhD in an area of Applied Linguistics, preferably with a specialisation in the Applied Linguistics of one of the languages currently taught in the School: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese. Applicants should also be able to show evidence of successful teaching and administration, as well as an ongoing research and publication profile. Remuneration: The remuneration package will be in the range AUD$79,861 - $94,834 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of 17% (total package will be in the range AUD$93,437 - $110,956 p.a.). This is a full-time, continuing appointment at Academic Level B. Contact: To discuss this role, please contact Associate Professor Morris Low, Acting Head of School, telephone +61-7-3365-6935 or email m.lowuq.edu.au. To submit an application for this role, go to http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ and use the Apply button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses. Reference No: 493056 UQ is an equal opportunity employer. Application Deadline: 16-Mar-2012 Web Address for Applications: http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ Contact Information: Associate Professor Morris Low Email: m.lowuq.edu.au Phone: +61-7-3365-6935 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 20-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.