Job: University Teacher, Applied Languages with specialism in Localisation & Language Technologies

[Neil Bermel]

Job Title: University Teacher, Applied Languages with specialism in Localisation & Language Technologies

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department:  Applied Languages Section, School of Modern Languages and Linguistics

Salary: Grade 8, £36,862 to £44,016 per annum, with potential to progress to £49,539

Closing Date: 15th September 2011

Summary:

The School of Modern Languages and Linguistics seeks to recruit a University Teacher in Applied Languages with specialism in Localisation and Language Technologies from February 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Applied Languages Section of the School of Modern Languages and Linguistics has an excellent reputation for the quality and innovation of its teaching, and our MA degrees attract high numbers of applicants placing us amongst the University's top recruiters. Staff have a range of research interests which inform their teaching and are active participants in the School's research clusters.

The post-holder will play a leading role in the development of the MA in Multilingual Information Management, teach a range of language technology-related modules at postgraduate level, including translation-related technologies, and contribute to teaching in other areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will engage in high quality teaching-related research activity, undertake administrative duties, supervise PhD students as appropriate, and contribute fully to the life of the Department and the School.

Successful applicants will have proven skills and experience in all the above areas. They will be committed to high quality teaching, including the teaching of language, and to excellence in teaching-related research. Applicants should also have or be working towards a PhD in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience).

It is anticipated Interviews for this post will take place between 10th-18th October 2011.

For further information, see www.shef.ac.uk/jobs, citing reference UOS003127.  

Informal enquiries may be made to Jane Woodin (j.woodin at sheffield.ac.uk), the Section leader for Applied Languages. 

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