LINGUIST List 19.1746

Sun Jun 01 2008

Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer - Professor, University of Exeter

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        1.    Anna Verhamme, Applied Linguistics: Lecturer - Professor, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Message 1: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer - Professor, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Date: 30-May-2008
From: Anna Verhamme <A.Verhammeexeter.ac.uk>
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer - Professor, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
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University or Organization: University of Exeter Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning Job Location: Exeter, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.education.exeter.ac.uk/
Job Rank: 1 appointment ranging from Lecturer to Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL


Description:

Exeter is one of the UK's most popular and respected universities.Committed to excellence in research and teaching, we also embrace change,new technology and innovation. We set ourselves high standards ineverything that we do and are confident of our position in the increasinglycompetitive HE market.

All four university league tables firmly place Exeter in the top 20 of morethan 100 UK universities. Exeter is listed 14th in The Guardian, 17th inthe Times Good University guide and the Sunday Times and 19th in the GoodUniversity Guide, published in the Independent. The University scoreshighly for student satisfaction, completion rates, and for studentsachieving good honours degrees (Firsts or 2:1s). It has won three Queen'sAnniversary Prizes and in November 2007 the University was named TimesHigher University of the Year 2007-08.

One of the largest schools in the University, the School of Education andLifelong Learning is based on the St. Lukes Campus close to the heart ofthis historic City. The School is one of the most highly regarded schoolsof education in the country, with a strong international reputation bothfor the quality of its research and its teaching. To maintain and enhancethis position, we are seeking to make five new appointments at levelsranging from Lecturer to Professor. Level of appointments will bedetermined according to qualifications and experience and all posts will beavailable from September 2008 onwards.

We are looking for dynamic staff who will contribute to our research-ledteaching, to our outstanding doctoral programmes and the vibrant researchculture of the School. The key areas we are looking to appoint to are:TESOL/Applied Linguistics. The appointment salary for all posts isnegotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience with minimumstarting salaries of: Lectureship appointments (Grade F) £30,763; SeniorLectureship (Grade G) £37,835; Associate Professorship (Grade H) £47,927.Professorial applications will be subject to individual negotiation.

The University currently provides and is further developing its excellentrange of staff facilities and benefits including an established finalsalary pension scheme.Potential applicants who wish to have an informal discussion about the postbefore deciding whether to apply may contact the Head of School, ProfessorDebra Myhill.An application pack covering these opportunities is available from theapplication address listed below.Applications for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor should bemade by e-mail to j.salvenex.ac.ukquoting reference 9213

The selection process will take place over Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rdJuly 2008. The University of Exeter promotes diversity in its workforceand, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, is particularlykeen to attract applications from women and from candidates with ethnicminority backgrounds.

Application Deadline: 12-Jun-2008 Web Address for Applications: http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/N1600.pdf
Contact Information:
Prof Debra Myhill Email: D.A.Myhillexeter.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0) 1392 26 4767