Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics (3181)

About the role

Northumbria University is seeking to appoint an outstanding lecturer to join the English Language and Linguistics team in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This appointment is for two years at grade 6 (Lecturer). We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in at least two areas of theoretical or applied linguistics, in which we include English Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages. The successful candidate will also be supported to develop their existing research profile.

Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the role specification

Colleagues appointed into our Lecturer grade are usually early career academics who are supported through their probationary period to develop their Academic profile. Upon completion of probation objectives these colleagues are automatically moved into the Assistant Professor role. The selection panel will assess your application and discuss with you which role you are being considered for at selection and appointment stages.

The role is fixed term appointment for 24 months

About the team

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences brings together around 150 academic staff and more than 1600 students in a range of disciplines, including: English Language, Literature and Creative Writing; History, International Relations and Politics; and Sociology, Criminology and Policing. The successful applicant will join ten full-time English Language and Linguistics colleagues with expertise in a wide range of areas.

We seek to appoint a candidate with an excellent research profile, whose work will complement the expertise of the existing English Language and Linguistics team. You can find more information about English Language and Linguistics courses (foundation year, undergraduate and postgraduate) here and information about staff profiles and the Language and Linguistics research Group here

About you

You will hold a PhD or equivalent, and will already be developing a track record of publication or practice based research. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of relevant high-quality teaching, as well as flexibility and versatility. You will demonstrate a commitment to working beyond the academy in partnership with others.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented communities in this area, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification 

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Professor Billy Clark, Head of English Language and Linguistics, billy.clark@northumbria.ac.uk

work4.northumbria.ac.uk/#en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/3181

Advert information