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Subject: 26.127, Jobs: Finnish; Kven; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Tromsø

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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:35:40
From: Leena Niiranen [leena.niiranen at uit.no]
Subject: Finnish; Kven; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway

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University or Organization: University of Tromsø 
Department: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Department of Language and Linguistics
Job Location: Tromsø, Norway 
Web Address: http://www.uit.no
Job Title: Lecture in Finnish / Kven language and linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Finnish (fin)
                      Finnish, Kven (fkv) 

Description:

The position’s field of research and other duties

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in Finnish
and Kven language and linguistics. Moreover, she / he should be able to
contribute to graduate courses in Finnish language and linguistics and to
teach interdisciplinary modules according to competence and the department’s
requirements. 

With regard to the Finnish and Kven socio-linguistic situation in Northern
Norway, competence on and/or work experience with multilingualism or language
contact is desirable.  

Qualification requirements

The applicant must have completed an MA in Finnish or Finno-Ugric languages or
linguistics or possess an equivalent background in which education in Finnish
or Kven language has been a central part.  

Pedagogical competence is a requirement. Applicants should provide
documentation of pedagogical qualifications such as organised courses in
University pedagogics or other didactic experience, or an individual teaching
portfolio. Alternatively, the assessment committee may, following a thorough
evaluation of the applicant’s practical teaching experience, assess this as
equivalent to formal pedagogical education. For further information concerning
pedagogical qualifications, please consult our website regarding university
pedagogics.

Personal suitability will be emphasised.

Applicants must provide documentation of proficiency in Finnish or Kven.
Applicants with proficiency in Meänkieli may also be considered for the
position. The successful candidate is expected to acquire proficiency in Kven,
alternatively Finnish, in order to be able to teach undergraduate courses in
applied Finnish and Kven.

Application Deadline: 29-Jan-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobbnorge.no 
Contact Information:
	Professor Leena Niiranen 
	Email: leena.niiranen at uit.no 
	Phone: +4777646191 / +4790720127 

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