Lecturer in Linguistics
University of Kent -School of European Culture & Languages
The Role

The Department of English Language and Linguistics invites applications for a Lecturer in Linguistics with a specialisation in formal or experimental pragmatics. A secondary expertise in a related area, such as semantics or discourse analysis is desirable but not essential. The ideal candidate is expected to have research experience and publications commensurate with the stage in their career. He or she will be expected to contribute to the department’s research, teaching, graduate supervision, and administration. Preference will be given to those applicants who can contribute to interdisciplinary research within the department, complimenting existing areas of expertise.

The appointee’s duties will include convening and teaching modules from Stage 1 to Stage 3 for the B.A. in Linguistics, as well as convening and teaching modules suitable for the MA in Linguistics and the MA in Applied Linguistics due to start in 2014-2015.

The Person

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline and a research specialisation in pragmatics. Evidence of substantial research activity, including peer reviewed publications of 3* or 4* quality ready for submission to REF2014 is essential. The successful candidate will also have teaching experience at university level, the ability to deliver effective high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in their areas of expertise and to work enthusiastically in a team and to pursue collaborative research and teaching projects.

School of European Culture and Languages

The School of European Culture and Languages (SECL) is one of the largest academic schools at the University of Kent, embracing four modern language subjects (French, German, Hispanic Studies and Italian), English Language and Linguistics, Classical and Archaeological Studies, Comparative Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies. It offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and a wide variety of research opportunities.

Full information about the School can be found at www.kent.ac.uk/secl

Further Information

Start date for applications: 31 May 2013

Closing date for applications: 1 July 2013

Interviews are to be held: 12 July 2013

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post (please do not send your application directly to the department).

How to apply - for posts of this nature you will be required to fill in the main details section as well as upload your CV, a one page summary (this should include details of experience and other information in support of your application with direct reference to the advertisement and further particulars) and any supporting documents.

If you are invited for an interview, we will request references for you at that stage. Please include contact details of three referees in your CV.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of English Language and Linguistics, Prof. Amalia Arvaniti (email: a.arvaniti@kent.ac.uk).

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact Cassy Fry on 01227 823632 or by email c.fry@kent.ac.uk.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.