26.4324, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London

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Subject: 26.4324, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London

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Date: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:14:57
From: Devyani Sharma [d.sharma at qmul.ac.uk]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics: Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom

University or Organization: Queen Mary University of London 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://linguistics.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/
Job Title: Lecturer in Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

The School intends to appoint a Lecturer in Linguistics with a focus on Language Acquisition and Sociolinguistics. This appointment contributes to the creation of a language acquisition team at QMUL, and will address the interface between sociolinguistics and theoretical aspects of language acquisition. Relevant areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, language socialization, acquisition of sociolinguistic variation, or sociolinguistic dimensions of bilingual or heritage language acquisition. We plan to make a future appointment in the field of grammatical acquisition. Preference will be given to candidates who are capable of working collaboratively across the area of acquisition. The candidate will have a research profile that matches that of the Linguistics Department in both excellence and intellectual rigour. S/he will be expected to convene and teach the equivalent of four modules per year at undergraduate and/or MA level for the Department of Linguistics. S/he will a
 lso be expected to undertake PhD supervision and to contribute to the life of the School in a more general way, for instance by undertaking appropriate administrative and pastoral duties.  

The post is full-time and permanent, with an expected start date of 1 September 2016.  Starting salary will be in the range of £39,351 - £41,553 per annum.  Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.  

The department of Linguistics

The department of linguistics was ranked first among UK linguistics departments in the last two national research assessment exercises: REF 2014 and RAE 2008. Present research strengths of the department are within the areas of sociolinguistics, phonetics, and their interface; syntax and semantics and their interface; and neurolinguistic/psycholinguistic perspectives on the above.  As well as a popular MA programme, the department is home to a thriving and vibrant PhD student community.

A full list of staff in the department and their research interests, and additional information about the department, can be found on our website at http://linguistics.sllf.qmul.ac.uk.  Details about the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film can be found at http://www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/

The appointment 

To apply, please visit the Human Resources website (below) and search for reference QMUL6863. Completed applications, including a CV and covering statement must be submitted by 15 December 2015. Interviews will be held on 22 & 23 February 2016.

Although QM does not require candidates to submit their work as part of their application, we recommend that you enclose 1-2 representative articles with your application and/or provide us with a web link to access samples of your work online.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2015 

Web Address for Applications: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL6863 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Devyani Sharma 
	Email: d.sharma at qmul.ac.uk 

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