LINGUIST List 26.663
Fri Jan 30 2015
Jobs: General Linguistics: Lecturer, Macquarie University
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 30-Jan-2015
From: Melissa Kruup <melissa.kruup
mq.edu.au>
Subject: General Linguistics: Lecturer, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Department: Humanities
Job Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Web Address:
https://secure.pageuppeople.com/apply/553/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=495261&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en Job Title: Lecturer (3 positions)
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics
Description:
Macquarie University is a workplace like no other. From our inception we have crossed traditional boundaries. We developed the first electronic calculator for people with vision impairment, wireless internet technology and the Macquarie Dictionary. We were the first university in Australia to introduce childcare on campus and the first to appoint a female Vice-Chancellor.
The Department of Linguistics is one of the largest and most diverse linguistics departments in Australia. In the recent ERA quality assurance in research exercise, the Department was assessed as 'above world standard'. It has an extensive PhD program and excellent postgraduate coursework programs in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Linguistics, TESOL and Translation & Interpreting, in addition to the highly regarded and increasingly popular Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences degree.
The Department of Linguistics is currently seeking to appoint 3 academic staff as Lecturers for the following positions:
- A continuing position and a 3 year fixed term position in the area of phonetics and phonology;
- A continuing position with expertise in areas of linguistics such as morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics.
The successful applicants will:
- Contribute to the development of the Department through the generation of research, teaching and scholarship
- Contribute to the enhancement of student learning, personal development and achievement
- Contribute expertise in their discipline through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research student supervision where appropriate
- Participate in Departmental research teams and/or other collaborative research initiatives
- Actively seek research funding
- Assume various administrative tasks, responsibilities and other duties as requested by the Head of Department including committee work and student advising.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for a position, applicants must respond to the selection criteria below and upload in a separate document during the application process.
Essential:
- A PhD or evidence of equivalent research recognition in a relevant discipline
- A well-articulated research agenda and a track record of good quality publications relevant to stage of career.
- Demonstrated academic knowledge in the discipline and a commitment and capability to deliver high quality learning and teaching, including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials, and assessment
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to relate to staff and students from all backgrounds and to represent the Department to external stakeholders and the general public
- Demonstrated experience to make a useful contribution to the academic life and administrative tasks of the Department with a track record of effective team work
Desirable:
- A demonstrated ability to attract external funding for research and a record of competitive grant successes
- Experience and interest in interdisciplinary research
Salary Package: From $91,403 - $108,146 p.a. (Level B), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
Appointment Types: 1 x full-time, 3 year fixed term position and 2 x full time, continuing positions.
Enquiries: Hiranya Anderson, on +61 2 9850 8777
General Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Kruup, on melissa.kruup
mq.edu.au or +61 2 9850 4880
Applications Close: 1st March 2015 at 11:55pm
Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2015
Web Address for Applications:
https://secure.pageuppeople.com/apply/553/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=495261&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en Contact Information:
Melissa Kruup
Email: melissa.kruup
mq.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9850 8777
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