<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Colleagues, <br><br>I am happy to announce that a new (tenured) lectureship (= US assistant professor) is available at SOAS in the linguistics of Chinese or other languages of China. This means any language of China, Cantonese, Min, Tibetan, Uyghur, Zhuang. <br><br>Please note that although the short job description mentions a specialization in '"semantics and/or pragmatics/discourse studies", as this is not mentioned in the 'person specifications' applicants with expertise in other areas of linguistics should not be disadvantaged. <br></div><div><div><br><a href="http://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=63487,6954878671&key=9351907&c=688887485661&pagestamp=dbicghqjenimqyqqtw">http://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=63487,6954878671&key=9351907&c=688887485661&pagestamp=dbicghqjenimqyqqtw</a><br><br><table id="igWriteJob" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="95%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><div id="Div1" class="">Lecturer in Linguistics and the Languages of China</div></td>
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<div><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>£33,476 - £48,088 p.a. inclusive of London Allowance</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align:justify">SOAS is seeking to appoint a Lecturer
in Linguistics and the Languages of China whose duties will be in
teaching, research, and administration. Teaching duties will involve
convening and teaching at the under- and postgraduate level, with
contributions in teaching, course- and programme development to the
existing BA and MA programmes in the Linguistics department, in
particular to the BA Linguistics, MA Linguistics, MA Linguistics and
Language, MA Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy, and MA Language
Documentation and Description. A willingness to be involved in the
development of a new portfolio of courses and degree programmes is
vital.</div>
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<div style="text-align:justify">Applicants should hold a PhD in
Linguistics. Their research should focus on Chinese and/or other
languages of China. Additional expertise in semantics and/or
pragmatics/discourse studies is essential. Also required are the ability
to supervise PhD students, a strong research background as evidenced by
an excellent publication record, and a strong record of teaching
experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability
to work independently in an organised and methodical manner, and strong
teamwork and interpersonal skills are also essential. </div>
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<div style="text-align:justify">To apply for this vacancy or download
a job description/further information, please visit
<a href="http://www.soas.ac.uk/jobs">www.soas.ac.uk/jobs</a>. No agencies. For informal inquiries please contact
Irina Nikolaeva at <a href="mailto:in3@soas.ac.uk">in3@soas.ac.uk</a></div>
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<div><strong>Interviews provisionally scheduled for week commencing: 23 February 2015.</strong></div>
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<div><strong>SOAS values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer.</strong></div>
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