27.396, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, University of Malaya

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Subject: 27.396, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, University of Malaya

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 08:59:19
From: Surin Kaur [ddfll_pgrad at um.edu.my]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 
University or Organization: University of Malaya 
Department: Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
Job Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Web Address: http://fll.um.edu.my/career-at-fll/advertisement
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Position Grade DS51)
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation 


Description:

The Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, a vibrant
faculty with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research,
invites applications for full-time teaching positions as Senior Lecturers. 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University
of Malaya offers a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical
care for the post of Senior Lecturer.

Specialty Areas: 

- Semiotics,
- Language Education (English),
- Sociolinguistics (English/Malay),
- Pragmatics (English/Malay),
- Critical Discourse Studies (English),
- Ethnolinguistics,  
- General or Theoretical Linguistics in English/Malay/Chinese/Tamil languages
(eg. Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Phonetics & Phonology, Language &
Cognition, Systemic Functional Linguistics etc.),  
- Translation Studies (in one or more of the following - English-Malay;
Chinese-English; Tamil-English; Arabic-Malay/English);
- Discourse Analysis (Arabic),
- Balaghah and Pragmatics (Arabic),
- Arabic for Specific Purpose (IT/ Tourism/ Management/ Business)
- Language Teaching and Education (French, German, Spanish, Italian)
- Other related areas in the fields of languages and linguistics

Applicants should have:

- A Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or Theoretical Linguistics, or a related
field in any of the languages stated above
- A strong commitment to teaching, with teaching experience at the tertiary
level
- A good scholarly publications record with significant contribution to
knowledge 
- Knowledge of curriculum planning and materials development.

 Successful applicants are expected to:

- Teach various courses at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s)
- Work in teams to develop undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses
- Engage in research which supports linguistics as well as language teaching
and learning at the higher education level
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and/or postgraduate
dissertations/theses on an array of topics within linguistics
- Demonstrate commitment to using online course management systems and
software applications related to language teaching
- Contribute expertise through involvement in Language and Linguistics related
projects and activities
- Engage in on-going commitment to professional development, as well as engage
in active participation in the Faculty, and contribute towards a positive work
environment.

How to Apply:

Please complete the application form downloadable at the website below.

The appended checklist will assist you in ensuring that your application and
supporting documents are complete before submitting them to the address stated
on the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The completed forms (including appendices & CV) should be sent to the
application address below.

All application materials must be received by 6 February, 2016.

An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to you via email once your completed
application form reaches the Recruitment and Career Enhancement Unit. 
Applications will be reviewed and considered by selection panels based on the
University’s selection criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to
attend an interview. 

For further information about these positions, please email  
ddfll_pgrad at um.edu.my, or call Tel: +603 7967 3003, or refer to the
application website.



Application Deadline: 06-Feb-2016 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Principal Assistant Registrar  
	Recruitment Unit 
	Human Resource Division 
	University of Malaya 
	Kuala Lumpur 50603 
	Malaysia  
Web Address for Applications: http://fll.um.edu.my/career-at-fll/application-form 
Contact Information:
	Dr Surin Kaur 
	Email: ddfll_pgrad at um.edu.my 
	Phone: +603 79673003 
	Fax: +603 79579707 


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