University or Organization: University of Gothenburg
Department: Department of Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Web Address: https://gunet.sharepoint.com/sites/k2-institutionen-for-sprak-och-litteraturer/SitePages/en/Home.aspx
Job Title: Associate Senior Lecturer in French
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

Associate Senior Lecturer in French, Reference number PAR 2023/1294
To find out more about the department, please visit the following website: www.gu.se/sprak.

For further information, qualifications and eligibility requirements and to apply for the position, see the full advertisement at https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/vacancies

Subject Description
French studies primarily focus on linguistics and literature, and have degree-awarding powers at all academic levels, including third-cycle level education. In addition to freestanding courses, the subject is part of various programmes at the Department, such as the Master’s Programme in Language and Intercultural Communication, the Subject Teacher Programme and the Nordic Master Programme for Language Teachers. The subject may be taught through classes on campus as well as through online courses. Within the field of French studies, research is primarily conducted in areas such as linguistics, literature, and language acquisition. Research conducted within the field of study also contributes to the department’s interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Duties
An Associate Senior Lecturer shall be given the opportunity to develop autonomy as both a researcher and teacher, and to acquire the academic and pedagogical qualifications required to fulfil the eligibility requirements for a Senior Lecturer position. The duties include conducting research for at least 50% of the time, following an established research plan within French literary studies, while also engaging in teaching and administrative responsibilities for a maximum of 50% of the workload.

Teaching responsibilities may cover all levels of education, both on-campus and online, and may include both daytime and evening classes. Courses may cover a wide range of subjects: language proficiency, French literature and linguistics (e.g. courses in literature, grammar and translation), and culture and society. They may be available both as freestanding courses or as part of interdisciplinary courses and programs. Teaching within the Subject Teacher Programme may also occur through courses focused on didactics, as well as visits and seminars associated with on-site training (VFU). The subject offers contrastive courses that are taught in Swedish. Teaching within the department’s other interdisciplinary courses and programs may also take place, both in Swedish and in English. Teaching responsibilities also include supervision, seminars, course design, course administration and course development, among other tasks. The position may also involve additional duties such as administrative tasks and development work.

Assistant Senior Lecturers are expected to stay updated on developments in the field of French literature, actively seek external research funding, and contribute to the department’s pedagogical and scientific development efforts. Applicants shall therefore explain how their research aligns with and may contribute to the department’s existing research areas in their application.

Most of the work is conducted on-site at the University of Gothenburg, and the successful applicant is expected to actively engage in the daily operations of the department. Work within the subject is conducted within a teaching team, and the successful applicant is expected to contribute constructively, in a collegial spirit, to both the field of study and the department as a whole.

The successful applicant is expected to actively participate in the department’s development initiatives and contribute to fostering a positive work environment, including attending workplace meetings, internal meetings and conferences.

Application Deadline: 10-Jun-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=34283
Contact Information:
Karin Sjostrand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0766184475