LINGUIST List 25.2788
Wed
Jul 02 2014
Jobs: English; Applied
Linguistics; General Linguistics: Associate
Professor, Aarhus University
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Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 30-Jun-2014
From: Alan Wervick
<awe
signatur.dk>
Subject: English; Applied
Linguistics; General Linguistics: Associate
Professor, Aarhus University, Aarhus,
Denmark
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University or Organization: Aarhus
University
Department: Department of Aesthetics and
Communication
Job Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Web Address:
http://dac.au.dk/en/about-the-department/programme-profiles/english/
Job Title: Associate professor (lektor) in
English linguistics
Job Rank: Associate Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General
Linguistics
Required Language(s):
English (eng)
Description:
Applications are invited for the position of
associate professor (lektor) in English
linguistics with a specialisation in second
language acquisition at the Department of
Aesthetics and Communication.
The appointment is tenured, and begins on 1
February 2015, or as soon as possible
thereafter.
The position
A position as associate professor includes
tasks and responsibilities in all of Aarhus
University’s core activities in the areas of
research, teaching, talent development and
knowledge exchange. The position is attached to
the English degree programme and involves
research, teaching and supervision duties in
English linguistics.
Qualifications required
The successful applicant must be able to
demonstrate:
- A research publication record at an
international level in second language
acquisition, with a focus on English and
related languages, commensurate with having
held the position of assistant professor or its
equivalent.
- Experience of international research
cooperation in the area of the position.
- The ability to initiate and participate in
collaborative projects with other research and
teaching programmes at Aarhus University and in
international contexts.
- Relevant and successful teaching experience
at university level commensurate with the
position of assistant professor or its
equivalent.
- Successful application of innovative teaching
methods.
- Native or near-native command of English.
- Qualification for teaching specialised
courses at BA and MA levels in second language
acquisition, introductory courses in English
linguistics, and theory/method and
interdisciplinary courses on the English degree
programme.
- Experience of attracting external research
funding.
All teaching on the English degree programme is
in English. However, if applicants are
appointed who are not already speakers of
Danish, they are required to acquire sufficient
Danish within two years of commencing the
appointment to participate fully in the
activities of the Department of Aesthetics and
Communication.
In order to maintain and develop the
department’s research environment, the person
appointed is expected to be present at the
department on a daily basis.
The English degree programme at the Department
of Aesthetics and Culture. Prospective
applicants are invited to view the degree
programme website (above).
For more information about the position please
contact Professor Ocke-Schwen Bohn:
engosb
hum.au.dk
Deadline
All applications must be made online and
received by 1. September 2014
Read more at arts.au.dk/en
Read the full announcement and apply at
http://www.au.dk/en/about/vacant-positions/scientific-positions/stillinger/Vacancy/show/673423/5283/
Aarhus University offers an inspiring education
and research environment for 44,500 students
and 11,500 members of staff, ensuring results
of a high international standard. The budgeted
turnover for 2014 amounts to DKK 6.2 billion.
The university's strategy and development
contract are available at
www.au.dk/en.
Application Deadline: 01-Sep-2014
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?VacatureID=673423&PortalID=5283
Contact Information:
Professor Alan Wervick
Email: awe
signatur.dk
Page Updated: 02-Jul-2014