26.1097, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Birmingham

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-1097. Wed Feb 25 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.1097, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Birmingham

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:14:42
From: Jeannette Littlemore [j.m.littlemore at bham.ac.uk]
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

University or Organization: University of Birmingham 
Department: Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edacs/departments/englishlanguage/index.aspx
Job Title: Lecturer in Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics 

Description:

The University of Birmingham wishes to appoint a permanent Lecturer in
Sociolinguistics with effect from 1st September 2015 or as soon as possible
thereafter. We seek someone who will make an outstanding contribution to the
research profile of the Department and will be able to teach across a wide
range of modules.

As a Lecturer, the post holder will create and disseminate knowledge by
initiating and conducting original research, publishing in their area of
research expertise, and developing and delivering undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes.

To apply, visit the application website below. Post reference: 44356

Essential:

1. A PhD in a related field 
2. Excellent publications record demonstrated by existing and forthcoming
publications 
3. A growing reputation for research in Sociolinguistics 
4. Experience of teaching in this area of specialism 
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills 
6. Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office 
7. Skills in managing, motivating and counselling colleagues and students
8. Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes 

Desirable:

9. Ability to attract research funding 
10. Experience of postgraduate supervision 
11. Teaching or research-related administrative experience in a university
context

Application Deadline: 20-Mar-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/index.aspx 
Contact Information:
	Dr Jeannette Littlemore 
	Email: j.m.littlemore at bham.ac.uk 
	Phone: 00 44 121 414 6208 

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