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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2>Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy: Lecturer/Assistant<BR>Professor, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom<BR><BR><BR>University or Organization: University of Reading<BR>Job Location: Reading, United Kingdom<BR>Web Address: <A href="http://www.readingisinvesting.com/literacy-multilingualism/">http://www.readingisinvesting.com/literacy-multilingualism/</A><BR>Job Rank: Lecturer/Assistant Professor<BR><BR>Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Multilingual Language<BR>Acquisition and/or Literacy<BR><BR><BR>Description:<BR><BR>Lecturer in Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy - Ref.<BR>LE12030<BR><BR>Employing unit: Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism, University of<BR>Reading, UK<BR><BR>Start date: as soon as possible<BR>Closing date: 19 July 2012<BR>Post type: full-time, permanent<BR>Payscale: Grade 7 £37,012 to £45,486 p.a.<BR><BR>Led by our recently appointed Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Bell,<BR>Reading's vision will be supported by 50 new academic posts. As part<BR>of this initiative, we are looking to recruit three outstanding<BR>researchers in the field of multilingual language learning/acquisition<BR>and/or literacy to lead, develop and expand a new multidisciplinary<BR>research Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism. This is one of these<BR>three positions.<BR><BR>You will have an ambitious and innovative research agenda and will be<BR>comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment with<BR>specialists in fields such as applied linguistics, psychology,<BR>neuroscience, education and speech and language therapy.<BR><BR>You will have:<BR>- A strong research profile<BR>- Research interests and experience in areas that complement ongoing<BR>research in the University<BR>- Experience in applying for research grants from research councils<BR>and other funding bodies for research<BR>- Good administrative skills<BR><BR>Informal contact details<BR>Contact role: Head of School, Literature and Languages<BR>Contact name: Professor Christopher Duggan<BR>Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8403<BR>Contact email: c.j.h.dugganreading.ac.uk<BR><BR>Alternative informal contact details<BR>Contact role: PA to Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation<BR>Contact name: Ms Wanda Tejada<BR>Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7103<BR>Contact email: w.tejadareading.ac.uk<BR><BR>Formal contact details:<BR>Further information and application forms are available at the<BR>application address below or by telephone at 0118 378 6771<BR>(voicemail).<BR><BR>Application Deadline: 19-Jul-2012<BR><BR>Web Address for Applications: <A href="http://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs">http://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs</A><BR>Contact Information:<BR>Professor Christopher Duggan<BR>Email: c.j.h.dugganreading.ac.uk<BR><BR><A href="http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-2814.html">http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-2814.html</A><BR></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>