LINGUIST List 17.1315
Fri Apr 28 2006
Jobs: English & General Ling: Lecturer, U of Joensuu
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English & General Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Joensuu, North Carelian, Finland
Message 1: English & General Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Joensuu, North Carelian, Finland
Date: 28-Apr-2006
From: Raija Elsinen <raija.elsinenjoensuu.fi>
Subject: English & General Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Joensuu, North Carelian, Finland
University or Organization: University of Joensuu Department: Language Centre Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; ESP teaching for university students (advanced level English)
Description:
We are looking for a native speaker English lecturer to work at the University of Joensuu Language Centre. The University of Joensuu is a medium-sized university (c. 8000 students) in eastern Finland. The 17-member staff of the Language Centre includes 4 other English lecturers.
The duties of the lecturer consist mainly of teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, but also other teaching, guidance and tutoring aimed at students of the six faculties, the university faculty and other staff, and other target groups. The duties of the lecturer also include the development of the language centre activities and the development and planning of his/her own teaching and testing.
The Finnish universities are adopting a new salary system in 2006. Salaries will be calculated according to both the demands of the job and also personal performance of the teacher in the position. According to the university regulations, the permanent staff have to be available for four days a week during the academic teaching semesters.
Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess a licentiate or doctoral degree in an appropriate field, good teaching skills, and familiarity with the task domain of ESP/EAP. Candidates who possess wide experience in the field and a record of excellent teaching abilities may also be considered for the post even if they do not hold a licentiate or doctoral degree.
Preference will be given to candidates with practical experience in the language centre type of teaching. In the selection, emphasis will be placed on the applicant's academic record (degrees), research in the field of language centre activities, or in ESP and/or EAP, knowledge of inter-cultural and inter-disciplinary conventions, good practical and theoretical competence in adult language learning and teaching, the development of teaching, and educational technology.
The English lecturer should have English either as mother tongue or as a language of education, or s/he should possess a near-native competence in English. Candidates will be notified at a later date about the demonstration lecture required as proof of good teaching competence.
Address for Applications:
Rector, University of Joensuu Perttu Vartiainen PB 111 FI-80101 Joensuu, North Carelian FI-80101 Finland
Application Deadline: 19-May-2006
Contact Information:
Director Raija Elsinen Email: raija.elsinenjoensuu.fi Phone: +358 13 251 2505 Fax: +358 13 251 2153 Website: http://www.joensuu.fi/kielikeskus
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