26.2458, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Chair of Department, University of Manchester

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Subject: 26.2458, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Chair of Department, University of Manchester

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Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 15:15:41
From: Maj-Britt Mosegaard Hansen [Maj-Britt.MosegaardHansen at manchester.ac.uk]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Chair of Department, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

University or Organization: University of Manchester 
Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Job Location: Manchester, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9757
Job Title: Mont Follick Chair: English Language and Linguistics
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Mont Follick Chair: English Language and Linguistics

Closing date : 05/06/2015
Reference : HUM-06461
Faculty / Organisational unit : Humanities
School / Directorate : School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 
Division : Linguistics and English Language
Employment type : Permanent
Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary : within the professorial range
Hours per week : Full Time

You will be a leading scholar in English language and linguistics, whether
synchronic or diachronic, from the perspective of any sub-discipline of the
field of linguistics. Candidates who can demonstrate a comparative perspective
(broadly conceived) on the study of the English language may be preferred. You
will have a strong track record of high quality internationally excellent
publications and a demonstrable commitment to research leadership and academic
management. You will be prepared to collaborate closely with colleagues in the
delivery of research-led teaching and supervision at all levels. You will be
eager to assume a share of responsibilities for student progress, and to make
a full commitment to our ideals of collegiality and academic integrity. You
will provide an outstanding contribution to research and teaching within the
Division of Linguistics and English Language, and leadership at all levels of
activity.

The Division of Linguistics and English Language intends to advertise a junior
lectureship in English language and linguistics during 2015-16. The candidate
appointed to the Mont Follick Chair will be expected to take an active role in
the appointment process.

Person specification

You will have:

- An international reputation for academic excellence in English linguistics,
demonstrated by a strong track record of high-quality internationally
excellent publications.
- Willingness and a proven ability to take responsibility for academic
management and research leadership, for instance by playing an active role in
the development of the careers of colleagues.
- A fundable research programme and some experience in seeking funding from
external sources.
- A strong track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
- A commitment to high-quality, research-led teaching and supervision at all
levels, and proven experience of teaching and curriculum design.
- A demonstrable commitment to collegiality.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably
qualified persons. However, as black and minority ethnic (BME) candidates are
currently under-represented at this level in this area, we would particularly
welcome applications from BME applicants. All appointments will be made on
merit.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Prof Maj-Britt Mosegaard Hansen, Head of the Division of Linguistics and
English Language (email address below)

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices at manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 4499

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester at helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 01565 818 234

Date of external posting: 7 May 2015

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Application Deadline: 05-Jun-2015 

Web Address for Applications: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9757 
Contact Information:
	Prof Maj-Britt Mosegaard Hansen 
	Email: Maj-Britt.MosegaardHansen at manchester.ac.uk 

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