32.31, Jobs: General Linguistics: Full Professor, The University of Queensland

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Subject: 32.31, Jobs: General Linguistics: Full Professor, The University of Queensland

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Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:37:39
From: Tina Hannan [advertising at uq.edu.au]
Subject: General Linguistics: Full Professor, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

 
University or Organization: The University of Queensland 
Department: School of Languages and Cultures
Job Location: St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
Web Address: https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/
Job Title: Professor and Head of School
Job Rank: Full Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

The School of Languages and Cultures has grown rapidly in recent years and now
has over 1000 equivalent full-time students (over 8,000 course enrolments). It
is one of the largest schools of language instruction in Australia with 46
fixed-term and continuing academic staff

The School of Languages and Cultures teaches Chinese, French, German,
Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish, as well as Linguistics and
Applied Linguistics, to students in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
International Studies, and the University-wide concurrent Diploma in
Languages, the Diploma of Arts, and dual degree programs.

At postgraduate level, the School offers two NAATI-accredited Masters programs
in Translation and Interpreting (one in Japanese and one in Chinese) and
growing programs in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Staff research
and supervise PhD students in these fields and also in Australian Aboriginal
languages.

About This Opportunity:
The Head of School is a key operational and strategic academic leadership role
responsible for enacting the School, Faculty and UQ vision, cultivating
collaborative and productive relationships and delivering outstanding results
across the core activities of the School.

The Head of School generates and enacts the School’s vision and strategy;
inspires and leads academic and professional staff; and effectively manages
the School’s resources, governance frameworks and administrative processes.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus
(https://campuses.uq.edu.au/st-lucia), renowned as one of Australia’s most
attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city
centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding
public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work
environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the
tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate:
Applicants will hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to Languages and Cultures.
It is essential that you hold an outstanding record of strategic academic
leadership that fosters an inclusive and collegial School culture. In
addition, the successful candidate will facilitate innovative pedagogy and
exceptional student experiences; as well as delivering and sustaining a strong
school and personal track record of research excellence and high-impact
research outcomes.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from
those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion
webpage contains further information if you require additional support
(https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity).
Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to
recruitment at uq.edu.au.

What We Can Offer:
A full-time continuing appointment will be offered to the successful applicant
along with a five-year fixed term appointment as Head of School, with a
possible continuation by mutual agreement of the headship appointment for a
further term. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the
successful applicant.

For further information and to submit an application for this role, go to the
application link below and use the Apply button. 

Applications close: 1 February 2021

Job No: 511688



Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://search.careers.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/511688/professor-and-head-of-school 
Contact Information:
	Recruitment Advisor Aleisha O’Neill 
	Email: recruitment at uq.edu.au 


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