27.2482, Jobs: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Subject: 27.2482, Jobs: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:39:30
From: Veronique Hoste [veronique.hoste at ugent.be]
Subject: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

University or Organization: Ghent University 
Department: Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication
Job Location: Ghent, Belgium 
Web Address: http://www.ugent.be/en/work/vacancies/professorial-staff
Job Title: lecturer (tenure track) in the discipline of applied language studies
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)

Description:

The post is a full-time position as lecturer in the tenure track system, in
the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication, with duties
including academic teaching, academic research and carrying out academic
services in the discipline of Applied Language Studies, specialised in Dutch
as a foreign language (NT2). Candidates:

- Should hold a PhD

- Are required to have at least two years of postdoctoral experience at the
time of appointment

- Master standard Dutch (written/spoken) perfectly

- Have high-level academic research experience in the field of (applied)
language studies, which can be corroborated by recent publications in national
and international academic journals and/or books that are widely distributed
and that rely on experts for the evaluation of submitted papers;

- Should have demonstrable expertise in research into Dutch as a foreign
language in line with the department’s research into foreign language
acquisition and didactics

- Should possess the necessary didactic skills to help university students
develop academic competences

- Have practical teaching experience at academic level, preferably of Dutch as
a foreign language

In addition:

- Being internationally mobile, inter alia by taking part in research
programmes at research institutions not linked to the university where the
highest degree was obtained, will be considered an asset

- Active participation in international academic conferences and international
(research) networks is recommended

- Having positively evaluated experience in offering and/or organising
academic training is recommended

- Involvement in the professionalization of education will be considered an
asset

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

- An outline (1500 words maximum) in which the applicant explains his/her
views on research, education and scientific services in relation to this
vacancy

- A research proposal (1500 words maximum) about the research within NT2 which
the applicant wishes to conduct, in line with the research group GOLLD
(http://www.golld.ugent.be ; http://www.intercomm.ugent.be ;
http://www.lt3.ugent.be), INTERCOMM () or LT3 (). The research proposal should
at least describe: background; objectives/questions; method; expected results
and feasibility

- The required transcripts (copies of qualifications)

- A portfolio with additional information about any additional teaching
competences

The selection procedure is in two stages:

1. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CVs, publications and
submitted outlines; all the shortlisted candidates will be invited for a trial
lesson and interview;

2. On the basis of all the collated information, it will be decided which
candidates will move on to the next stage and a running order will be
established.

For more details on this position and the way it is integrated in the
department’s strategy, please contact Prof. Veronique Hoste, department chair
(e-mail: veronique.hoste at ugent.be).
How to apply?

Applications should be sent no later than September 1, 2016 at 23h59 (CET) by
e-mail to recruitmentzap at ugent.be. Candidates will receive an e-mail
confirming receipt of the applicationThe application forms for Professorial
Staff ("ZAP") are available through the following link: by no later than
August 15, 2016, and include: an application letter; the standard application
form for Professorial Staff; a vision statement; a research proposal, and the
required transcripts (copies of degrees). Please merge all the documents into
one file and  mention the reference 20160415 Applied Language Studies in the
subject of your e-mail.
The application forms for Autonomous Academic Staff ("ZAP") are available
through the following link:
http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/zap/sollicitatieformulieren-zap/sollzapambt.d
ocx/view

Application Deadline: 01-Sep-2016 

Email Address for Applications: recruitmentzap at ugent.be 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/zap/sollicitatieformulieren-zap/sollzapambt.docx/view 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Veronique Hoste 
	Email: veronique.hoste at ugent.be 

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