27.3287, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, The University of the South Pacific

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Subject: 27.3287, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, The University of the South Pacific

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Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:14:28
From: Fiona Willans [fiona.willans at usp.ac.fj]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

 
University or Organization: The University of the South Pacific 
Department: Faculty of Arts, Law and Education
Job Location: Suva, Fiji 
Web Address: https://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj
Job Title: Lecturer in Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 


Description:

The University of the South Pacific is the premier tertiary institution in the
Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international
standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key
regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries; Cook Islands,
Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our
main campuses (predominantly at the Laucala Campus where this position is
based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students
spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the
international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most
linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to
work as a linguist.

The successful candidate will be based in the School of Language, Arts and
Media (SLAM), which houses the disciplines of Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, Literature, Creative Writing, Academic English, Journalism,
Fijian, Hindi, French and Chinese. SLAM places a high value on collegiality
and on the development of a dynamic scholarly community. It is one of the most
research-focused schools in the university, a trend SLAM invites the
successful applicant to continue.

The Opportunity:

The appointee will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate
courses within either or both Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, and will
take on the supervision of up to four research students. The appointee will
also be involved in the development and delivery of new courses in his/her
area of expertise. The incumbent will be expected to conduct and publish
research within his/her field, ideally with a focus on issues of relevance to
the Pacific region. The position is based at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji.

The Person We Seek:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

- A PhD in the relevant field
- Strong record of research publications in peer reviewed journals and
participation in conferences
- Focused personal research plan which determines clear and achievable
publication and conference goals
- Proven record of effective teaching
- Experience and knowledge relating to one or more of the fields of
Descriptive Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or English Language Teaching
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within multilingual,
multicultural environments
- Good organisational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Commitment to excellence in research, teaching and student support

Remuneration:

The position is available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by mutual
agreement.

Salary Range: FJ $66, 990 to FJ $88, 144 per annum  

Enquiries: see contact information below.

Closing date for applications: 16 September 2016

How to Apply:

Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University’s online
E-Recruitment system to view full details and apply for this position at the
application URL below. Candidates may request further information from the
Human Resources Office; tel.: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp at usp.ac.fj  or
personnel at usp.ac.fj. Manual applications are no longer accepted.

Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover letter
and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, academic transcript and
names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent
direct work supervisor.



Application Deadline: 16-Sep-2016 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj 
Contact Information:
	Dr Fiona Willans 
	Email: fiona.willans at usp.ac.fj 
	Phone: (679) 32 32699 


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