27.3026, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham

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Subject: 27.3026, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham

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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:29:56
From: Kathy Conklin [kathy.conklin at nottingham.ac.uk]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

University or Organization: University of Nottingham 
Department: School of English
Job Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Psycholinguistics/Second Language Acquisition
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 

Description:

The School of English is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in
Psycholinguistics/ Second Language Acquisition from 1 January 2017. The
successful candidate will undertake teaching in the areas of language
processing and/or second language acquisition and related topics in the School
of English, and will contribute more widely to the School’s teaching and
research activities on both its UK and international campuses.

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area of (Applied)
Linguistics or Psychology. A proven track record of publishing as well as
evidence of the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on
live and distance programmes is essential, covering some (preferably more than
one) of the following topics: language development, second language
acquisition, second language teaching, language and the mind, and research
methods. Evidence of the ability to generate research grant income would be an
advantage.

This is a full-time, permanent post available from 1 January 2017 based in the
School of English, Trent Building, University Park.

Long-listed candidates will be asked to provide items of research for
consideration by the School.  The interview process will include a
presentation of research, teaching and a formal interview. Further information
about the School is available at the web address below.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: 
Dr Kathy Conklin (see contact information below) or
Professor Zoltán Dörnyei (email: zoltan.dornyei at nottingham.ac.uk). 
Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not
be accepted.

Salary: 
£34,576 to £46,414 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 
Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date: 
Friday 26 August 2016
Interview Date: 
Friday 30 September 2016
Reference: 
ART190716

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community. 

Apply using the application URL below.

Application Deadline: 26-Aug-2016 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/ART190716 
Contact Information:
	Associate Professor Kathy Conklin 
	Email: kathy.conklin at nottingham.ac.uk 

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