LINGUIST List 29.287
Wed Jan 17 2018
Support: General Linguistics: PhD, Edge Hill University
Editor for this issue: Clare Harshey <clarelinguistlist.org>
Date: 12-Jan-2018
From: Costas Gabrielatos <gabrielc
edgehill.ac.uk>
Subject: General
Linguistics: PhD, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
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Creative Writing
Web Address:
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/english/
Level: PhD
Institution/Organization: Edge Hill University
Duties: Research,Teaching,Project Work
Specialty Areas: General
Linguistics
Description:
A fantastic opportunity to study for
a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining valuable teaching experience.
Location:
Ormskirk, UK
Salary: £8,300 per annum plus benefits package
Post Type: Full
Time, Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2018
Interview
dates: 5-23 March 2018
Reference: EHGT156-0118
Job description and person
specification:
http://bit.ly/2ATy7QL Information
on topics:
http://bit.ly/2FxfJAO To
apply, complete the online application form via
www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs, attaching
one document containing:
- A research proposal which should not exceed 2,000
words
- A full academic curriculum vitae
About You:
You will
have a 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, whilst a Masters
degree would also be an advantage. You should have a passion for pursuing original
research in your subject area along with the desire to develop your teaching ability
by supporting an experienced and dynamic undergraduate programme team.
Highly
motivated, resilient and with the determination to succeed, you will be committed to
undertaking a PhD and will possess strong written and oral communication skills
along with excellent organisational skills.
About the Role:
Graduate
Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University, being both registered
students and carrying out teaching/teaching support duties. Students will be
expected to:
- Successfully undertake an initial programme of accredited
research training.
- Undertake a PhD programme of research under the supervision
of an appointed supervisory team.
- Enhance the research culture of the
Department in which they are located and the University by participating in events,
conferences and training.
- Successfully complete a programme of teacher
training.
- Undertake up to six hours teaching a week as directed by the Head of
Department.
Rewards/Benefits:
We want you to feel happy when you
come to work and proud when you go home.
From the moment you join us you
have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer a range of specialist
development sessions or courses and an award winning staff health & wellbeing
programme. This means as well as being enrolled on our PGCTHE to support your
professional development, you are able to enjoy a lunchtime stroll across our
beautiful campus, book to get a trim from our onsite hairdresser, your car valeted,
or get together with colleagues over free food and drink to watch the latest film on
one of our Film Nights and so much more. This is just a taste of what we are able to
offer you at Edge Hill University.
Payment for teaching hours will be in
the region of £8,300 per annum and each GTA will receive a ‘package’ which includes
a combined salary (for teaching/support to teaching as appropriate) and full waiver
of postgraduate tuition fees as well as a scholarship of £5,500 per anum or free
single room postgraduate student accommodation on campus (subject to availability).
A fantastic opportunity to study for a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining
valuable teaching experience
About Us:
“A great success
story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher
Education.
Based on an award-winning campus in West Lancashire, voted Best
University Workplace 2015, judged Best UK Employer (European Business Awards 2016)
and highly commended in Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2017
for Workplace of the Year, Edge Hill University offers a stimulating and empowering
environment for ambitious and high performing researchers.
Applications
Deadline: 12-Feb-2018
Web Address for Applications:
www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs
Contact Information:
Prof
Alyson Brown
browna
edgehill.ac.uk
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