LINGUIST List 31.2440
Mon Aug 03 2020
Jobs: English; Language Acquisition: Professor, University of Zurich
Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>
Date: 03-Aug-2020
From: Daniel Schreier <schreieres.uzh.ch>
Subject: English; Language Acquisition: Professor, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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University or Organization: University of Zurich
Department: English Department
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Web Address: https://www.es.uzh.ch/en.html
Job Title: Professorship in Synchronic English Linguistics
Job Rank: Professor
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition
Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in synchronic English linguistics. The position should be filled by August 1st 2022.
Applicants must have a strong background in empirical-quantitative research on Second- and Foreign Language Acquisition of English, also in the context of multilingualism. Additional expertise in one of the core areas of synchronic English linguistics will strengthen the profile. The person to be appointed is expected to teach in all core areas of synchronic English linguistics at BA and MA level.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree and are expected to have completed their habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications and publications in the relevant field.
Applicants are expected to have demonstrated research excellence in his/her dissertation and further publications in the relevant area, a track record in empirical research methods as well as an excellent teaching record. Furthermore, the successful candidate will show a strong interest in scientific cooperation both within the University of Zurich and with national and international partners. The University of Zurich offers a rich interdisciplinary environment for the language sciences. Successful candidates will also have a proven track record in application for third party funding.
Since administrative work is conducted in German at the University of Zurich, non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first two years of appointment. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications is 9 September 2020 Details on the application procedure are available on the application link provided below. For further information please contact Prof. Daniel Schreier at the contact information below.
Application Deadline: 09-Sep-2020
Web Address for Applications: http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html
Contact Information:
Prof. Daniel Schreier
Email: schreier
es.uzh.ch Page Updated: 03-Aug-2020