Post in the linguistics of British Sign Language (University of Leeds, UK)

[Cecile De Cat]

Lectureship in the Linguistics of British Sign Language (BSL) 

Department of Linguistics and Phonetics, School of Modern Languages and Cultures 
University of Leeds 

Further details: 
Job ref 310248 

Salary: Lecturer A (£23,643 - £27,116 p.a.) 

Informal enquiries: Professor Sally Johnson, Head of Linguistics and Phonetics email s.a.johnson at leeds.ac.uk 

For more details inc. job description, person specification and application form - see www.leeds.ac.uk, click on Jobs, then Academic & Clinical Vacancies.

Closing date: 15 February 2005 

This post is available from 1 September 2005. You will teach theoretical modules in sign language linguistics for students of linguistics and modern languages, and convene language modules in BSL, culminating in the setting up of a BSL pathway on Joint Honours programmes within the University

We are looking for a candidate who has (or is close to completing) a PhD with a good track record of publications (relative to academic age and experience) in any area related to the linguistics of British Sign Language (BSL). This is a developmental post which is being funded in accordance with plans to extend the portfolio of languages already offered within School of Modern Languages & Cultures via the addition of BSL at undergraduate level (we already offer an MA in BSL-English interpreting). We are therefore seeking to appoint a dynamic, energetic and highly motivated individual, who is actively committed to developing BSL provision in the context of linguistics and modern languages at the University of Leeds. 

The successful applicant will be required, in the first instance, to: i) convene a new theoretical module in sign language linguistics and a beginners' language module in BSL, both to serve as options for students in the Department of Linguistics and Phonetics/School of Modern Languages and Cultures; ii) set up, via the Centre for Joint Honours, the provision of ab initio BSL as an undergraduate scheme in its own right such that students are able to combine the study of BSL with a post-A level modern language taught in SMLC or with other subjects around the University, including Linguistics, Education, English, Sociology, Psychology, Communication Studies and Healthcare Studies, as appropriate (schemes to commence in 2006/7); iii) collaborate with colleagues in the Centre for Translation Studies and teach, as required, on the MA in BSL-English Interpreting.

The University reserves the right to consider for appointment persons other than those who make an application in response to the initial advertisement.