33.1155, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Professor/Reader in Second Language Acquisition, Newcastle University

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Subject: 33.1155, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Professor/Reader in Second Language Acquisition, Newcastle University

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Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:09:34
From: Laura Elliott [LAURA.ELLIOTT at NCL.AC.UK]
Subject: Language Acquisition: Professor/Reader in Second Language Acquisition, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Newcastle University, UK 
Department: School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Job Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/elll/
Job Title: Professor/Reader in Second Language Acquisition
Job Rank: Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 


Description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and
learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social
and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and
retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

We understand how important the full employment package is to our colleagues
at Newcastle University and we are committed to providing a great range of
benefits and discounts for all.  You can learn more about what is available
here on our Benefits Website page (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/benefits/).

Closing Date: 27 April 2022

The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics at Newcastle
University wishes to appoint an outstanding teacher and researcher to the post
of Professor or Reader in Second Language Acquisition.
 
You will make a major contribution to teaching, learning, research and impact
in the English Language and Linguistics subject group. You will also augment
the strategic leadership in the subject group as well as at School, Faculty
and University levels.  

We invite applications from individuals with an outstanding record in research
(including outputs, external grant income, and PhD supervision), successful
research and academic leadership experience, an established international
reputation, and a record of excellence in teaching and impact. Applicants will
have a track record of internationally recognized, original and rigorous
research from the perspective of linguistic theory and firmly embedded in the
field of Second Language Acquisition, with a particular focus on minority
communities.  We particularly encourage applications from scholars committed
to working with minority communities and relevant stakeholders in the UK, and
to developing community-based learning and assessment activities.

Please apply via the application link below. For a confidential discussion
about this role, please contact Professor Jo Robinson, Head of School of
English Literature, Language and Linguistics (Jo.Robinson2 at newcastle.ac.uk),
or Dr Heike Pichler, Head of the English Language and Linguistics subject
group (Heike.Pichler at newcastle.ac.uk).

To view the Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwnclacuk/jobvacancies/files/18562%20Professor%20
or%20Reader%20in%20Second%20Language%20Acquisition%20Candidate%20Information%2
0Pack.pdf 

Interviews are scheduled for 19 May 2022

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University
which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of
society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the
contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are
proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from
everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual
orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil
partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible
working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good
employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University
also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the
career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess
initiative supporting researchers in Europe.



Application Deadline: 27-Apr-2022 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job-invite/18562/ 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Jo Robinson 
	Email: jo.robinson2 at ncl.ac.uk 


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