28.2449, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University

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Subject: 28.2449, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University

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Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:48:45
From: Kingsley Bolton [D-LCC at ntu.edu.sg]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

 
University or Organization: Nanyang Technological Univesity, Singapore 
Department: School of Humanities
Job Location: , Singapore 
Job Title: Lecturer
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young
universities. 

The School of Humanities (SoH), NTU Singapore, pursues disciplinary excellence
as well as promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School aims
to equip our students with up-to-date knowledge, critical thinking, research,
as well as communication skills to enable them to realise their potential and
aspirations and to make lasting contributions to Singapore and beyond.

The Language and Communication Centre (LCC) in SoH 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 a background
in English for science and technology, web-based learning programmes, and the
teaching of English research writing to postgraduate students across a range
of disciplines.

The School of Humanities seeks to fill 5 Lecturer positions in LCC. 

Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

- PhD 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, Applied English Linguistics, English for Specific Purposes,
multimodal education, web-based learning or a related field of English
linguistics. This position may suit newly-qualified PhDs with a passion for
interdisciplinary English teaching and research.  

Emoluments:

Salary is 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
(http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NSS/NSSHumanResources/Pages/General-Terms-for-Faculty-P
ositions.aspx) of Service for Academic Appointments. 

Application Procedure:

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for
Faculty Appointment 
(http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/submit-an-application/Pages/Faculty-Position
s.aspx) and send your application package [consisting of a cover letter,
personal particulars form, curriculum vitae (including records of innovative
curriculum development and teaching experience), teaching statement, and the
names and contact details of at least three referees] to the address below.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to the contact below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.



Application Deadline: 15-Jul-2017 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Head, Language and Communication Centre 
	Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 
	School of Humanities 
	14 Nanyang Drive #02-19 
	Singapore, Singapore 637332
 
	Singapore  
Email Address for Applications: lcc-search at ntu.edu.sg 
Contact Information:
	Professor Kingsley Bolton 
	Email: D-LCC at ntu.edu.sg 


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