29.3252, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Associate Professor, The University of Newcastle

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Subject: 29.3252, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Associate Professor, The University of Newcastle

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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:39:01
From: Kathy Hadley [kathy.hadley at newcastle.edu.au]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Associate Professor, The University of Newcastle, Australia

 
University or Organization: The University of Newcastle 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Newcastle, Australia 
Web Address: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/
Job Title: Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Maintenance and Revitalization


Description:

About the Role:
The position sits within the School’s Healthy Communities and Social Futures
cluster, comprising the disciplines of Linguistics, Speech Pathology, and
Social Work, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
across those disciplines and beyond within the School, Faculty and University.
The Discipline of Linguistics is a recognised leader in Applied Linguistics
through its Masters of Applied Linguistics and Graduate Certificate in Applied
Linguistics in the established area of TESOL, and Masters of Applied
Linguistics in the emerging area of endangered languages maintenance and
revitalization, as well as in General Linguistics through its Endangered
Languages Documentation, Theory and Application Research Program with a focus
on Indigenous languages and communities of Australia and the Pacific.

This unique combination of education, research and innovation across the
spectrum of Humanities and Social Science professions will drive informed
change through quality education that contributes to the economic, social and
cultural transformation of our region, and provides career opportunities for
graduates.

About You:
You will have the capacity and experience to lead the execution of the
School/Faculty research strategy and ensure the strategic alignment of
research activities with the University’s Strategic Plan and deliver maximum
impact for the University.

The ability to maintain a record of high-quality research productivity to
build the University’s reputation for world-class innovation across the
Humanities and Social Science is imperative and also to maintain an
established national and international profile in the areas of Applied
Linguistics and General Linguistics.

You will demonstrate educational leadership in Teaching and Learning at the
course level and contribute to the program level in the Masters in Applied
Linguistics and Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics, linguistics major
within the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science, and service
teaching within the Disciplines of Speech Pathology and Education.

The position requires developing solutions to complex problems. Problem
solving in relation to governance is guided by well-established policies and
procedures, guidance is also available from the Head of School.

Essential Criteria:
- A PhD in Applied Linguistics or other relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated significant contribution, as evidenced through a strong track
record, to research, including evidence of national and international research
collaborations and industry partnerships, generation of quality publications
and external research funding.
- Demonstrated innovation in teaching encompassing contemporary digital and
online mediums and collaborative/interdisciplinary and interactive approaches
to teaching and curriculum development and the ability to undertake program
convening and/or cluster leadership and course coordination. 
- Further essential criteria see online position description.

Academic Level D - from $140,644 pa base plus contributory superannuation with
Unisuper, attracting a generous employer contribution of 17%.

To apply, please see the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 10-Sep-2018 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://bit.ly/2Nd41i0 
Contact Information:
	DSr Elizabeth Spencer 
	Email: Elizabeth.Spencer at newcastle.edu.au 
	Phone: +61 2 4921 5161 


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