The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures contains one of the UK’s largest concentrations of high-quality research and teaching in languages and linguistics.  Within it, the discipline area of Linguistics and English Language is seeking to fill the full-time fixed-term position of Lecturer in Linguistics.  Candidates with a research specialism in semantics are encouraged to apply.

You will have a doctorate, completed or near to completion, in the area of semantics, together with a developing record of high-quality publications and a proven ability to contribute to a scholarly environment of international research excellence.  You will be expected to contribute to teaching semantics, as well as introductory pragmatics and morphology course units, at undergraduate level.  You will also contribute to research activities within your area of expertise.

You must be willing to take a share of responsibilities for student progress and academic management, and be eager to make a full commitment to our ideals of collegiality and academic integrity at all levels of activity.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for July 2012.

Further details here: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/universityofmanchester/world-leadingminds/DisplayJob.aspx?pageno=0&htmlpage=JobDisplay&Jobid=19366&txtKeywords&chkCategory&lstRegion&chkSalary&chksubject&optMatch&clientid=73&AttachedSAF=0

Informal Enquiries:

Please send any enquiries to Dr Delia Bentley

Email:  delia.bentley@manchester.ac.uk

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.