Job Announcement: University of Reading
Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy: Reader/Senior Lecturer, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
| Employer: |
University of Reading
http://www.readingisinvesting.com/literacy-multilingualism/ |
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| Job Location: | Reading, United Kingdom | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Reader/Senior Lecturer |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Language Acquisition
Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy |
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| LL Issue: | 23.2813 | ||
| Date Posted: | 24-Jun-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Reader/Senior Lecturer in Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy - Ref. RD12007 Employing unit: Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism, University of Reading, UK Start date: as soon as possible Closing date: 19 July 2012 Post type: full-time, permanent Payscale: Grade 8 £46,846 to £52,706 p.a. Led by our recently appointed Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Bell, Reading’s vision will be supported by 50 new academic posts. As part of this initiative, we are looking to recruit three outstanding researchers in the field of multilingual language learning/acquisition and/or literacy to lead, develop and expand a new multidisciplinary research Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism. This is one of these three positions. You will have an ambitious and innovative research agenda and will be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment with specialists in fields such as applied linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, education and speech and language therapy. You will have a very strong track record of research, including a proven ability to secure research council grants. You will have: - A strong and internationally-recognised research profile - Research interests and experience in areas that complement ongoing research in the University - Experience in applying for research grants and proven ability to secure high level funding from research councils and other funding bodies for research - Good administrative skills and a desire to play a leadership role in the Centre Informal contact details Contact role: Head of School, Literature and Languages Contact name: Professor Christopher Duggan Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8403 Contact email: c.j.h.duggan@reading.ac.uk Alternative informal contact details Contact role: PA to Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation Contact name: Ms Wanda Tejada Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7103 Contact email: w.tejada@reading.ac.uk Formal contact details: Further information and application forms are available at the application address below or by telephone at 0118 378 6771 (voicemail). |
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| Application Deadline: | 19-Jul-2012 | ||
| Application URL: | http://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs | ||
| Contact Information: |
Professor Christopher
Duggan
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