28.5368, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Melbourne

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Subject: 28.5368, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Melbourne

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Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:45:23
From: Gillian Wigglesworth [gillianw at unimelb.edu.au]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Melbourne, Australia

University or Organization: University of Melbourne 
Department: School of Languages and Linguistics
Job Location: Melbourne, Australia 
Web Address: http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll
Job Title: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Research methods in applied linguistics, second language acquisition

Description:

The School of Languages and Linguistics teaches a broad suite of undergraduate
and graduate courses, maintains a vigorous research higher degree culture, and
has an internationally-recognised research profile. The School houses the
Research Unit for Indigenous Language, Language Testing Research Centre and a
node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language. The School
now seeks to appoint a Lecturer to consolidate and further develop the
teaching and research program in applied linguistics.

The position is located in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, which offers
an undergraduate major and minor in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, a
minor in English Language Studies, as well as a graduate Master of Applied
Linguistics, in addition to an Honours program and a large PhD program. The
School also offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program which
includes a suite of credit-bearing subjects at undergraduate and graduate
level. The Senior Lecturer will contribute to teaching and research excellence
in both the undergraduate and graduate applied linguistics programs including
the coordination of subjects, preparation and conduct of lectures and
tutorials and related assessment, and consultations with students, and will
assist in the development of new subjects as appropriate.

The successful applicant will be a committed and engaging educator who will
also undertake supervision of Research Higher Degree students. The incumbent
will apply for nationally competitive and other grants, undertake research
resulting in publications with leading publishers in the field, foster
engagement links with external networks/partners nationally and
internationally and will take on administrative tasks associated with the
appointment.

Key Selection criteria:

ESSENTIAL: 
- A completed PhD in Applied Linguistics, or a closely related area
- Demonstrated expertise in research in applied linguistics
- A strong record in research with a developing publication profile
- Ability to teach across levels from first year to PhD, and in a range of
topics in applied linguistics including two or more of research methods in
applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and quantitative methods 
- A demonstrated capacity to attract research grants and consultancies
- Capacity and ability to supervise honours, coursework masters and Research
Higher Degree students
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated
ability to work as part of a team

DESIRABLE
- Strong computer literacy in line with the University’s commitment to
eTeaching and eLearning
- Experience in community engagement with a capacity to build local &
international networks & partnerships
- Ability to develop research synergies aligning with current research
strengths and strategic priorities

Detailed position description and selection criteria are available at the link
below. Applications should be submitted on line, and should include a cover
letter, CV and should address the selection criteria specifically.

Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2018 

Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/892491/lecturer-in-applied-linguistics 
Contact Information:
	Professor Gillian Wigglesworth 
	Email: gillianw at unimelb.edu.au 

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