LINGUIST List 33.3914
Sat Dec 17 2022
Jobs: Language Acquisition: Senior Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition, Newcastle University
Editor for this issue: Lauren Perkins <laurenlinguistlist.org>
Date: 16-Dec-2022
From: Laura Elliott <laura.elliott
ncl.ac.uk>
Subject: Language Acquisition: Senior Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Department: School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Job Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Web Address:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/elll/ Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition
Description:
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics wishes to appoint an outstanding teacher and researcher to the open-ended, full-time post of Senior Lecturer in Second Language Acquisition. The appointee will make major contributions to teaching, learning, research and impact in the English Language and Linguistics subject group, and be an active member of the Language Evolution, Acquisition and Development research group.
Applicants will have a completed PhD in Linguistics or a related discipline, and be able to demonstrate success in teaching Second Language Acquisition at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants will have an outstanding record in research (including outputs, engagement/ impact activities and bids for external grant income) that is informed by linguistic theory and firmly embedded in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Proficiency in the collection, handling and analysis of second language data is essential, as is a track record in attracting PhD students and supervising them to completion. Applicants will also demonstrate clear potential for making a strong contribution to the School’s and Faculty’s collaborative education and research culture.
Key Accountabilities:
- Complement and contribute to the advancement of teaching, research and impact in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
- Lead in the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality teaching in Second Language Acquisition
- Supervise research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Produce high-quality outputs in second language acquisition and other areas of the appointee’s expertise
- Apply for research funding both individually and collaboratively
- Undertake administrative roles as required by the Head of School
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics and across the University
The Person (Essential):
- A portfolio of internationally excellent, original and rigorous research that is informed by linguistic theory and firmly embedded in the field of Second Language Acquisition
- Additional expertise in one or more of the research and teaching strengths of the Language and Linguistics subject group
- Evidence of the delivery of both high-quality teaching and research training in Second Language Acquisition at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Demonstrable success in attracting PhD students and supervising them to completion
- Expertise in the collection, management and analysis of second language acquisition data
- A track record of research outputs commensurate with career stage
- Experience in applying for external grant income and clear plans to build on it
- Concrete ideas for the design and delivery of engagement and impact activities
- The ability to make a strong contribution to the wider education culture of the School and the Faculty
- Clear ideas for contributing to the Language Evolution, Acquisition & Development research group as well as other University-wide research networks
- Experience of administration and leadership in Higher Education
Attributes and Behaviour:
- Evidenced commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching, research and impact
- Demonstrable ability and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues in the School and across the University
Qualifications:
- PhD in Linguistics or a related discipline
Please see the application link below for further information and to apply.
Application Deadline: 07-Feb-2023
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Senior-Lecturer-in-Second-Language-Acquisition/881481901/ Contact Information:
Prof. Jo Robinson
Email: Jo.Robinson2
newcastle.ac.uk
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