29.1229, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Subject: 29.1229, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:28:44
From: Elisabeth Veimoen [post at jobbnorge.no]
Subject: English; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

University or Organization: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 
Department: Department of Language and Literature
Job Location: Trondheim, Norway 
Web Address: https://www.ntnu.edu/
Job Title: Assistant professor in English
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Translation; Global English

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Language and Literature at the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology invites applications from qualified individuals for a
full-time teaching position, or two half-time teaching positions, in English
Linguistics for the academic year 2018-2019, beginning in the autumn of 2018.

The position involves teaching and assessment within the field of
sociolinguistics, Global English, or translation studies. You will be
responsible for teaching classes at all levels within your field of
specialization, in addition to potentially contributing to introductory
classes in basic English linguistics and proficiency.

The Department of Language and Literature (ISL) is part of the Faculty of
Humanities, situated at Dragvoll campus in Trondheim. The Department has more
than 90 permanent academic staff and approximately 15 PhD candidates. The
department has a vibrant research environment and is responsible for several
large-scale research projects. Further information concerning the academic
profile of the department, management and staff can be found at
http://www.ntnu.edu/isl

Qualifications:

The appointed candidate(s) must:
- possess qualifications in Linguistics, English Language, or a related field,
at an MA level. PhD level is desirable but not a requirement.
- have expertise in one or more of the following areas: sociolinguistics,
Global English, translation studies. Preference will be given to candidates
who can teach courses in more than one of these areas
- possess relevant academic competence as well as experience in teaching and
examination at college or university level
- be able to teach advanced classes (at the undergraduate and masters level)
in his or her area of specialization
- be able to teach introductory classes in basic English linguistics and
proficiency.

Main tasks:

The appointed candidate(s) must:
- be prepared to teach and supervise in a number of courses at the 1000, 2000
and 3000 levels, including the 5-year MA teacher-training programme
- be prepared to teach in the English section’s online/distance learning
program Take Credit
- mark obligatory assignments and exams. Master’s thesis examination may also
be expected
- be prepared to perform other administrative and teaching related duties.

In the department’s assessment of candidates, the following skills will be
emphasized:
- teaching skills and experience and the ability to motivate students
- the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
- suitability and motivation for the position
- strong written and oral skills in English

Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience of teaching at
a third-level academic environment where English is studied as a foreign
language in Norway.

Applicants who have been short-listed will be interviewed and will be invited
to demonstrate their pedagogical ability, usually by means of a trial lecture.

The application must be sent electronically through the application link
below, and be marked with the file number for the position HF 18-010.

For further information, please contact: Department Head Professor Annlaug
Bjørsnøs (email: annlaug.bjorsnos at ntnu.no) or Head of English Andrew Weir
(email: andrew.weir at ntnu.no)

Questions about the application process can be directed to administrative
consultant Hege Tverå Nilsson (email: hege.tvera.nilsson at ntnu.no).

Application Deadline: 06-Apr-2018 

Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/2FQI7Bu 
Contact Information:
	Department Head Professor A. Bjørsnøs 
	Email: annlaug.bjorsnos at ntnu.no 

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