University or Organization: Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Department: Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Jiangsu, China
Web Address: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/academic-departments/department-of-applied-linguistic
Job Title: Faculty Position in Applied Linguistics of HSS
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

ABOUT DEPARTMEN OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS (LNG)

The Department of Applied Linguistics is a research-intensive environment with two MA programmes: the MA in TESOL and MA in Applied Linguistics (with a Specialisation in Multilingualism), which also contributes a Linguistics pathway on four UG programmes. We also have a Language and Cognition Research Laboratory, for Psycholinguistic and Phonetic research, with eye tracking technology.

Linguistics at XJTLU is a rapidly expanding area. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Teaching and Research Track) with excellent research, teaching, and supervision qualifications who will contribute to the department’s research profile. The research area is left open, but applicants who can complement our existing strengths are particularly welcome. These include:
- Sociolinguistics
- Multilingualism
- Discourse Analysis
- Corpus Linguistics
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- TESOL

We welcome applications from candidates interested in interdisciplinarity and collaboration within the Department and School. Please see https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/academic-departments/department-of-applied-linguistics/ for further details of our existing colleagues and research strengths.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the department’s research profile and should have an excellent track record of publication in their research area, appropriate to their stage of career. An ability and willingness to contribute to or lead collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects would be a strong advantage.

In terms of teaching, the successful candidate must be able to contribute widely to the Undergraduate or PG curricula, including at least three from the following (either PG or UG)

UG: Introduction to Linguistics: Grammar, Introduction to Linguistics: Discourse, English as a Global Language, History of English, Sounds of English, Language and Society, Semantics and Pragmatics, Syntax, Psycholinguistics, and Language and Gender.

PG: Introduction to Multilingualism, Multilingualism in Society, Linguistics for Language Teachers, Methods in English Language Teaching, Principles of Course and Materials Design, Second Language Acquisition, Language Testing and Assessment, Speaking and Listening, and Research Methods. MA Dissertation (TESOL or MA Applied Linguistics).

In addition, the ability to contribute a new module in Forensic Linguistics would be an advantage.

Staff typically teach 1-1.5module(s) per semester, depending on student numbers. The typical contact hours are around 6 hours per week. A contribution to academic administration will also be expected.

Further information on the School, University, and Suzhou may be found at the university website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn

Further information on the School, University, and Suzhou may be found at the university website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn
Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:
- A cover letter
- A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
- Contact Details for Three References

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of Department Dr. Penelope Scott at [email protected] . Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at [email protected] .

Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3103&company=xjtlu
Contact Information:
HRBP Wenyu Pu
Email: [email protected]