32.3235, Jobs: General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Chair (Full Professor) of Intercultural Communication, Utrecht University

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Subject: 32.3235, Jobs: General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Chair (Full Professor) of Intercultural Communication, Utrecht University

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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:41:13
From: Peter Schrijver [departementshoofdtlc.gw at uu.nl]
Subject: General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Chair (Full Professor) of Intercultural Communication, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands

 
University or Organization: Utrecht University 
Department: Languages, Literature and Communication
Job Location: Utrecht, Netherlands 
Job Title: Chair (Full Professor) of Intercultural Communication
Job Rank: Full Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Multilingualism, Communication


Description:

Utrecht University is looking to fill the Professorship of Intercultural
Communication (ICC). The Chair is positioned in the Department of Languages,
Literature and Communication of the Faculty of Humanities. The department
focuses on the study of Western European languages and cultures in a global
context.

The research domain of the Chair lies within the broad field of
multilingualism, focusing on the linguistic interaction between speakers from
different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in diverse and inclusive
societies. The Chair plays a leading role in the department's research in ICC,
which intertwines the fields of linguistics (Utrecht Institute of Linguistics)
and cultural and literary studies (Institute for Cultural Enquiry). The Chair
is responsible for the one-year ICC Master’s programme, which attracts around
50 students a year. 

Eligible candidates should:
 - have a sound research background in multilingualism, with interdisciplinary
connections into adjacent areas, such as sociolinguistics, second language
acquisition, communication studies, cultural and literary studies, and/or
social and economic history;
 - be excellent senior Researchers, as evidenced by high quality,
international and peer-reviewed publications, and their ability to set up an
innovative line of research and acquire research funding;
 - have experience in successfully coaching junior Researchers;
 - be capable of interdisciplinary collaboration, in particular also in
connection with the university's core theme Institutions for Open Societies 
externe link;
 - be inspiring teachers at all academic levels;
 - be able and willing to teach in Dutch and in English (candidates who are
not yet proficient in Dutch or whose proficiency is insufficient at the time
of their appointment will be expected to master the language adequately within
two years);
 - be an inspiring leader to academic staff who conduct research and provide
education in the field of ICC;
 - proven interpersonal and organisational skills and also well-grounded
skills in communication and management associated with the seniority of the
position;
 - be able to take up and carry out management tasks, both within the
department and in broader circles within the university.

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with
a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. To apply, please send your
curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation via the application link
below. Your application should include:
 - a letter of motivation;
 - a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
 - a concise research plan which shows your connection to the research profile
(800 words max.).

Please note that a trial lecture will be part of the application procedure. A
formal assessment may be part of the application procedure too.



Application Deadline: 07-Nov-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij-de-universiteit-utrecht/vacatures/chair-full-professor-of-intercultural-communication-10-fte 
Contact Information:
	Professor Dr Peter Schrijver 
	Email: departementshoofdtlc.gw at uu.nl 


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