29.287, Support: General Linguistics: PhD, Edge Hill University

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Subject: 29.287, Support: General Linguistics: PhD, Edge Hill University

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Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:00:00
From: Costas Gabrielatos [gabrielc at edgehill.ac.uk]
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK

 Institution/Organization: Edge Hill University 
Department: Department of English, History & Creative Writing 
Web Address: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/english/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Teaching,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 
 

Description:

A fantastic opportunity to study for a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining
valuable teaching experience.

Location: Ormskirk, UK
Salary: £8,300 per annum plus benefits package
Post Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2018
Interview dates: 5-23 March 2018
Reference: EHGT156-0118
Job description and person specification: http://bit.ly/2ATy7QL
Information on topics: http://bit.ly/2FxfJAO 

To apply, complete the online application form via www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs,
attaching one document containing:
- A research proposal which should not exceed 2,000 words
- A full academic curriculum vitae

About You:

You will have a 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in a relevant subject,
whilst a Masters degree would also be an advantage. You should have a passion
for pursuing original research in your subject area along with the desire to
develop your teaching ability by supporting an experienced and dynamic
undergraduate programme team. 

Highly motivated, resilient and with the determination to succeed, you will be
committed to undertaking a PhD and will possess strong written and oral
communication skills along with excellent organisational skills. 

About the Role:

Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University, being
both registered students and carrying out teaching/teaching support duties.
Students will be expected to:
- Successfully undertake an initial programme of accredited research training.
- Undertake a PhD programme of research under the supervision of an appointed
supervisory team.
- Enhance the research culture of the Department in which they are located and
the University by participating in events, conferences and training.
- Successfully complete a programme of teacher training.
- Undertake up to six hours teaching a week as directed by the Head of
Department.

Rewards/Benefits:

We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.

>From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills.
We offer a range of specialist development sessions or courses and an award
winning staff health & wellbeing programme. This means as well as being
enrolled on our PGCTHE to support your professional development, you are able
to enjoy a lunchtime stroll across our beautiful campus, book to get a trim
from our onsite hairdresser, your car valeted, or get together with colleagues
over free food and drink to watch the latest film on one of our Film Nights
and so much more. This is just a taste of what we are able to offer you at
Edge Hill University.

Payment for teaching hours will be in the region of £8,300 per annum and each
GTA will receive a ‘package’ which includes a combined salary (for
teaching/support to teaching as appropriate) and full waiver of postgraduate
tuition fees as well as a scholarship of £5,500 per anum or free single room
postgraduate student accommodation on campus (subject to availability). A
fantastic opportunity to study for a fully funded doctorate whilst gaining
valuable teaching experience

About Us:

“A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after
year” – Times Higher Education. 

Based on an award-winning campus in West Lancashire, voted Best University
Workplace 2015, judged Best UK Employer (European Business Awards 2016) and
highly commended in Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards
2017 for Workplace of the Year, Edge Hill University offers a stimulating and
empowering environment for ambitious and high performing researchers.
 

Application Deadline: 12-Feb-2018 

Web Address for Applications: www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs 

Contact Information: 
	Prof Alyson Brown 
	browna at edgehill.ac.uk  


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