Lecturer in Linguistics (3 Year Fixed-term)

The School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a linguist (applied or general) within the Linguistics discipline. Linguistics at UNE has a very active research culture, encompassing international, regional and local projects. Linguistics is a core member of UNE’s Language and Cognition Research Centre http://www.une.edu.au/lcrc/ Further information about Linguistics at UNE can be found at http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/linguistics

The position is for a fixed-term period of three years with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of UNE’s existing units in applied and general linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. (See list at: http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/linguistics/units.php) Units are taught both on-campus and in external (distance) mode, with a strong emphasis on online delivery. The applicant will also be required to supervise research students in areas appropriate to the applicant’s specialisation, and contribute to the research culture of the discipline.

This position would ideally suit someone who wishes to retain their career focus while also having the desire for a lifestyle change in beautiful Armidale, New England. Armidale is surrounded by world heritage national parks, is only 2 hours from the mid north coast and is a unique regional centre that offers all the facilities of a city. Recognised as a centre of culture, Armidale is well served for art, music, theatre and education, both public and private. KMPG demographer Bernard Salt has rated Armidale in the top 10 boom towns in Australia due to construction and education.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Kerry Carrington, ph: (02) 6773 3519 or e-mail: kerry.carrington@une.edu.au or Dr Liz Ellis, ph: (02) 6773 3639 or email: liz.ellis@une.edu.au

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date

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Selection Criteria

Position Classification Standard - Lecturer

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