LINGUIST List 26.1262
Fri Mar 06 2015
Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 04-Mar-2015
From: Kingsley Bolton <kbolton
ntu.edu.sg>
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job Location: Singapore, Singapore
Web Address:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg Job Title: Lecturer (Language and Communication Centre)
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Required Language(s):
English (eng) Description:
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Lecturer (Language and Communication Centre)
The Language and Communication Centre offers courses in communication skills to students across the university, particularly in the disciplines of engineering, the humanities, science, and social sciences. The Centre is especially interested in employing teaching staff with backgrounds in engineering, science, web-based learning programmes, or the teaching of English research writing to postgraduate students across a range of disciplines.
Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Ph.D. Degree in English linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Technical Communication
- Experience in course design for discipline-specific English
- Interest in new media and digital literacy
- An active research agenda
Successful candidates will be expected to teach communication skills, English for academic purposes, and/or technical communication and to conduct research on related areas of inquiry. This position will be in an academic centre which is rapidly developing a strong research trajectory, and which will welcome candidates with a strong interest in research in such fields as English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, multimodal education, and web-based learning. This position may suit newly-qualified PhDs with a passion for interdisciplinary English teaching who are looking for an appointment in a research-oriented university language centre which is now establishing itself as a leading centre for teaching and research in the Asian region. However, experienced teachers with relevant qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
Emoluments and General Terms and Conditions of Service
The salary will be very competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Information on emoluments and general terms and conditions of service is available in the section on Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Appointments.
Application Procedure
To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment (link below) and send your application together with your CV to the address below.
Enquiries about the position may be addressed to Head, Language and Communication Centre Professor Kingsley Bolton (email below).
Closing date of applications: 31 July 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application Deadline: 31-July-2015
Head, Language and Communication Centre
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive #02-19
637332
Singapore
Email Address for Applications: lcc-searchc
ntu.edu.sg
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/submit-an-application/Pages/Faculty-Positions.aspx Contact Information:
Professor Kingsley Bolton
Email: kbolton
ntu.edu.sg
Page Updated: 7-May-2015