23.2812, Jobs: Multilingual Lang Acq and/or Literacy: Professor/Reader, U of Reading

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Subject: 23.2812, Jobs: Multilingual Lang Acq and/or Literacy: Professor/Reader, U of Reading

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Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:56:08
From: Christopher Duggan [c.j.h.duggan at reading.ac.uk]
Subject: Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy: Professor/Reader, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

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University or Organization: University of Reading 
Job Location: Reading, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.readingisinvesting.com/literacy-multilingualism/
Job Rank: Professor/Reader  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy


Description:

Professor/Reader in Multilingual Language Acquisition and/or Literacy
- Ref. CH12015

Employing unit: Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism, University of
Reading, UK

Start date: as soon as possible
Closing date: 19 July 2012
Post type: full-time, permanent

Payscale:
Professorial - Salary is negotiable
Reader - Grade 8 £46,846 to £52,706 p.a.

Led by our recently appointed Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Bell,
Reading's vision will be supported by 50 new academic posts. As part
of this initiative, we are looking to recruit three outstanding
researchers in the field of multilingual language learning/acquisition
and/or literacy to lead, develop and expand a new multidisciplinary
research Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism. This is one of these 
three positions.

You will have an ambitious and innovative research agenda and will be
comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment with
specialists in fields such as applied linguistics, psychology,
neuroscience, education and speech and language therapy.
You will have a very strong track record of
research, including a proven ability to secure research council
grants.

You will have:
- A strong and internationally-recognised research profile
- Research interests and experience in areas that complement ongoing 
research in the University
- Experience in applying for research grants and proven ability to 
secure high level funding from
research councils and other funding bodies for research
- Good administrative skills and a desire to play a leadership role in 
the Centre

Informal contact details
Contact role: Head of School, Literature and Languages
Contact name: Professor Christopher Duggan
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 8403
Contact email: c.j.h.duggan at reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: PA to Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation
Contact name: Ms Wanda Tejada
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 7103
Contact email: w.tejada at reading.ac.uk

Formal contact details:
Further information and application forms are available at the 
application address below or by or telephone at 0118 378 6771 
(voicemail).


Application Deadline: 19-Jul-2012 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/ 
Contact Information:
	Professor Christopher Duggan 
	Email: c.j.h.duggan at reading.ac.uk 





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