26.1262, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University

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Subject: 26.1262, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University

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Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:52:53
From:  Kingsley Bolton [kbolton at ntu.edu.sg]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

University or Organization: Nanyang Technological University 
Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job Location: Singapore, Singapore 
Web Address: http://www.ntu.edu.sg
Job Title: Lecturer (Language and Communication Centre)
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Lecturer (Language and Communication Centre)

The Language and Communication Centre offers courses in communication skills
to students across the university, particularly in the disciplines of
engineering, the humanities, science, and social sciences. The Centre is
especially interested in employing teaching staff with backgrounds in
engineering, science, web-based learning programmes, or the teaching of
English research writing to postgraduate students across a range of
disciplines.

Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

- Ph.D. Degree in English linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Technical
Communication
- Experience in course design for discipline-specific English
- Interest in new media and digital literacy
- An active research agenda

Successful candidates will be expected to teach communication skills, English
for academic purposes, and/or technical communication and to conduct research
on related areas of inquiry. This position will be in an academic centre which
is rapidly developing a strong research trajectory, and which will welcome
candidates with a strong interest in research in such fields as English for
Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, multimodal education, and
web-based learning. This position may suit newly-qualified PhDs with a passion
for interdisciplinary English teaching who are looking for an appointment in a
research-oriented university language centre which is now establishing itself
as a leading centre for teaching and research in the Asian region. However,
experienced teachers with relevant qualifications are also encouraged to
apply.

Emoluments and General Terms and Conditions of Service

The salary will be very competitive and will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe
benefit package. Information on emoluments and general terms and conditions of
service is available in the section on Terms and Conditions of Service for
Academic Appointments.

Application Procedure

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for
Faculty Appointment (link below) and send your application together with your
CV to the address below.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to Head, Language and
Communication Centre Professor Kingsley Bolton (email below).

Closing date of applications: 4 May 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Application Deadline: 04-May-2015 
	Head, Language and Communication Centre 
	School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University 
	14 Nanyang Drive #02-19 
	 637332 
	Singapore  
Email Address for Applications: d-lcc at ntu.edu.sg 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/submit-an-application/Pages/Faculty-Positions.aspx 
Contact Information:
	Professor Kingsley Bolton
	Email: kbolton at ntu.edu.sg 

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