[An-lang] Job ad -- USP, Fiji -- Lecturer in Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics

[Alex Francois]

dear all,

Some of you may be interested in the job advertisement below, which I've
been asked to forward to the list.
Note that the closing date for applications is coming soon (16 September).

best,
Alex
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Alex François
Directeur, LACITO-CNRS <http://lacito.vjf.cnrs.fr/membres/francois.htm>,
France
Australian National University
<https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/francois-a>, Canberra
Academia page <https://cnrs.academia.edu/AlexFran%C3%A7ois>
Personal homepage <http://alex.francois.free.fr/>
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Job Announcement: The University of the South Pacific
<http://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj/>Applied Linguistics; General
Linguistics: Lecturer, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
*Employer:* The University of the South Pacific
Faculty of Arts, Law and Education
https://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj
*Job Location:* *Suva, Fiji*

*Title:​​* Lecturer in Linguistics/ Applied Linguistics
*Rank:* Lecturer
*Linguistic Field(s):* Applied Linguistics
General Linguistics
*LL Issue:* 27.3287 <http://linguistlist.org/issues/27/27-3287.html>


*Job Description:* The University of the South Pacific is the premier
tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is
committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence,
with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member
countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue,
Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are
offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at the Laucala
Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended
modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square
kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This
location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region
makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work as a linguist.

The successful candidate will be based in the School of Language, Arts and
Media (SLAM), which houses the disciplines of Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, Literature, Creative Writing, Academic English, Journalism,
Fijian, Hindi, French and Chinese. SLAM places a high value on collegiality
and on the development of a dynamic scholarly community. It is one of the
most research-focused schools in the university, a trend SLAM invites the
successful applicant to continue.

The Opportunity:

The appointee will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and
postgraduate courses within either or both Linguistics or Applied
Linguistics, and will take on the supervision of up to four research
students. The appointee will also be involved in the development and
delivery of new courses in his/her area of expertise. The incumbent will be
expected to conduct and publish research within his/her field, ideally with
a focus on issues of relevance to the Pacific region. The position is based
at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji.

The Person We Seek:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

- A PhD in the relevant field
- Strong record of research publications in peer reviewed journals and
participation in conferences
- Focused personal research plan which determines clear and achievable
publication and conference goals
- Proven record of effective teaching
- Experience and knowledge relating to one or more of the fields of
Descriptive Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or English Language Teaching
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within
multilingual, multicultural environments
- Good organisational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Commitment to excellence in research, teaching and student support

Remuneration:

The position is available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by
mutual agreement.

Salary Range: FJ $66,990 to FJ $88,144 per annum

Enquiries: see contact information below.

Closing date for applications: 16 September 2016

How to Apply:

Candidates are strongly encouraged to use the University’s online
E-Recruitment system to view full details and apply for this position at
the application URL below. Candidates may request further information from
the Human Resources Office; tel.: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp at usp.ac.fjor
personnel at usp.ac.fj. Manual applications are no longer accepted.

Please also include the following documents in your application: Cover
letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria, academic
transcript and names of three referees, one of which must be your current
or most recent direct work supervisor.
*Application Deadline:* 16-Sep-2016
*Application URL:* http://www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj
*Contact Information:* Dr Fiona  Willans
click here to access email
Phone: (679) 32 32699
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