LINGUIST List 17.339
Wed Feb 01 2006
Jobs: English Lang and Ling: Lecturer, Södertörn U
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1. Tomas
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Modified: English Language and Linguistics: Lecturer, Södertörn University College, Sweden
Message 1: Modified: English Language and Linguistics: Lecturer, Södertörn University College, Sweden
Date: 27-Jan-2006
From: Tomas Rothstein <tomas.rothsteinsh.se>
Subject: Modified: English Language and Linguistics: Lecturer, Södertörn University College, Sweden
University or Organization: Södertörn University College Department: English Department Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: English Language and Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
dnr (reference no.)1132/22/2005
English is taught at undergraduate level at Södertörns University College, south of Stockholm. In addition to language proficiency, a component of all the English courses taught, the English Department places an emphasis on teaching and research in the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking world. The Department enjoys extensive cooperation with other departments at Södertörns University College and with other universities, both in Sweden and abroad.
Job Description: The candidate appointed will be expected to teach English language including grammar, translation, vocabulary, and oral and written communication, as well as linguistics. Administrative duties may be required. The position may include the opportunity to conduct independent research, if funding is available.
Qualifications: The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in English, specializing in Linguistics, or hold equivalent academic qualifications and professional skills appropriate for the position. The candidate should have completed a course in university pedagogy or, in some other way, have acquired the relevant knowledge about teaching at university level. The candidate should have documented experience in university teaching.
A detailed specification about the qualifications required for a lectureship can be had by contacting Mr. Tomas Rothstein at +46 8 608 4188.
If a candidate is qualified for a professorship, he/she should state in their application that they wish to be considered for a professorship.
Selection criteria: The general criteria for assessing candidates for a lectureship, can be found in English at http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/574/a/21541 Chapter 4, sections 7 and 8.
Further, the following selection criteria, in order of importance, are applicable for this position:
- Documented experience of teaching at university level for several years within the areas stated above - Proven research experience and pedagogical skills in English, particularly within the field of Linguistics - Proven interest in, and experience of, interdisciplinary work including international, multidisciplinary, pedagogical and research projects - Proven experience of thesis supervision - Experience of course development both independently and as part of a team, and an interest in developing new teaching methods - An ability to cooperate and work as a team - Proven administrative ability.
Appointment: The appointment is a full-time, tenured position. The place of work is at Södertörns main campus in Flemingsberg, south of Stockholm.
Södertörns University College is an equal opportunity employer. Södertörns University College may apply affirmative action. Men are underrepresented in the Department of English, and therefore, male candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application procedure: Applicants should follow the detailed instructions found on our website: http://www.sh.se/ om högskolan/lediga jobb/anvisningar behörighetskrav.
The application, in triplicate, should comprise your verified CV and doctoral degree certificates, a short description of teaching and research merits, an account of leadership and development experience relevant to this position, and a publication list with a specification of the ten academic works most relevant for this appointment.
Where to send the application: The application should be marked with the appropriate reference number (dnr) and sent to: Central Records Officer, Södertörns högskola, 141 89 Huddinge, or by e-mail to: registratorsh.se Phone: + 46 8 608 45 29 Website: http://www.sh.se
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