LINGUIST List 26.1497
Wed Mar 18 2015
Jobs: Japanese; Mandarin Chinese; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Greenwich
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 16-Mar-2015
From: June Ernzsten <ej30
gre.ac.uk>
Subject: Japanese; Mandarin Chinese; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Greenwich, South East London, United Kingdom
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Department: Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Humanities
Job Location: South East London, United Kingdom
Job Title: Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition and Chinese or Japanese
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Required Language(s):
Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) Japanese (jpn) Description:
Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition and Chinese or Japanese
Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Humanities
Location: Greenwich
Salary: £31,342 to £36,309 plus £3,437 London weighting per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2015
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 628-E
The Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Humanities is seeking applicants for the role of Lecturer (AC2) in Second Language Acquisition and Japanese or Chinese.
The successful applicant will be expected to conduct high profile research on subjects relating to the work of the Centre. The successful candidate will provide support in the development and co-ordination of new courses in Japanese or Chinese, research, outreach and enterprises initiatives as part of the new Centre: CAROLE. The applicant will also undertake teaching principally on Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. He/She will undertake management and administrative duties commensurate with the role.
Responsibilities
- Teach across a range of courses in Second Language Acquisition/Applied Linguistics and language courses (Chinese or Japanese)
- Supervision of undergraduate projects and Masters theses
- Teaching/lecturing, tutorial, seminar and practical work
- Planning delivering and critically reviewing a range of teaching and assessment activities
- Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation public engagement activity within the Centre/Department, Faculty and/or University
- Contribute to course development and the development of new programmes of study, demonstrating an inclusive approach to delivery
- Develop and evaluate learning, teaching and assessment activities and materials
- Undertake internal roles of administrative responsibility, and contribute to committees and working parties
Requirements
- Evidence of research publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Proven record of effective teaching at undergraduate level in SLA/Applied Linguistics and Chinese or Japanese
- Experience in supervision of Undergraduate/MA students
- Experience of programme leadership and course development commensurate with level of appointment
- Some evidence of securing external funding
- Curriculum development language courses in Chinese or Japanese and SLA/Applied Linguistics
- Active Researcher undertaking good quality research through theory and/or practice in the field of SLA/Applied Linguistics
- Ability to work effectively in a group
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- PhD in SLA (completed or near completion)
- Willingness to participate in the variety of teaching modes employed by the Department/CAROLE
For more information on the post please contact June Ernzsten (contact information below).
To obtain further particulars of this post and how to apply, visit the application website below.
Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2015
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.gre.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=628-E Contact Information:
June Ernzsten
Email: ej30
gre.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8331 8967
Page Updated: 18-Mar-2015