27.1103, Jobs: Dutch; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Subject: 27.1103, Jobs: Dutch; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:21:34
From: Geert Jacobs [Geert.Jacobs at ugent.be]
Subject: Dutch; Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax: Lecturer, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

University or Organization: Ghent University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Gent, Belgium 
Web Address: http://www.taalkunde.ugent.be/vacatures
Job Title: Full-time position as research professor in the rank of lecturer (tenure track)
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)

Description:

The Faculty of Arts & Philosophy of Ghent University (Belgium) announces a
vacancy for a full-time professorial post in the rank of Lecturer (tenure
track), starting October 1, 2016 at the earliest.

The appointment is in the field of Dutch linguistics.

An appointment in the rank of Lecturer is a tenure track position for a period
of five years, at the end of which a tenure decision will be taken, following
an evaluation by the university of the personalised objectives agreed upon at
the time of the appointment.

The new academic staff member will be granted the privilege of focusing
primarily on research for a period of 5 years, with a teaching assignment
limited to a maximum average of 8 ECTS per semester over a period of 3 years.
Stipulated working time assigned to research, teaching and service may be
changed by the university after this period.

At Ghent University, career advancement in the rank of Lecturer and associate
professor is subject to periodic assessment on the basis of agreed
personalised objectives.
Candidate’s profile

- Have a PhD (or equivalent thereof) with a dissertation in the field of Dutch
Linguistics;
- Have at least two years of postdoctoral experience at the date of
appointment;
- Have an excellent command of Dutch;
- Have demonstrated research excellence in the field of Dutch Linguistics, as
evident from recent peer-reviewed publications in national and international
scholarly journals and book publications (the appointed candidate will
contribute to the research of one or more of the department’s research groups
– see http://www.taalkunde.ugent.be/onderzoek);
- Have experience with academic teaching in Dutch Linguistics;
- Expertise in historical linguistics, variational linguistics and/or
dialectology of Dutch is considered an asset;
- Positively evaluated academic teaching experience is considered an asset.
- Professionalization of education is considered an asset;
- Candidates should have experience in international mobility through
participation in research programs at research institutions other than the
university where the highest degree was attained.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

- An outline (max. 1,500 words) of the candidate’s view on research, education
and scientific services in relation to this vacancy;
- The required transcripts (copies of the qualifications);
- A portfolio containing additional information on the candidate’s own
teaching competences.

How to apply

Applications must be sent no later than March 30, 2016 by e-mail to the
application email address below, using the application form for BOF-ZAP
positions (link below). The submission includes copies of the applicant’s
diplomas and a research plan for a period of five years (in Dutch, minimum 3
pages, maximum 5 pages; add a one-page summary in English). All documents are
to be submitted together in one attachment.  Please indicate clearly name of
the vacant position, department and reference number 20160219 Dutch
linguistics. Candidates will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of the
application.

Application Deadline: 30-Mar-2016 

Email Address for Applications: recruitmentzap at ugent.be 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/zap/sollicitatieformulieren-zap/sollboftt.docx/view 
Contact Information:
	Geert Jacobs 
	Email: Geert.Jacobs at ugent.be 

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