30 January: fyi -- English, Sweden
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English Language and Linguistics
dnr (reference no.)1132/22/2005
English is taught at undergraduate level at Södertörns University
College, south of Stockholm. In addition to language proficiency, a
component of all the English courses taught, the English Department
places an emphasis on teaching and research in the literatures and
cultures of the English-speaking world. The Department enjoys
extensive cooperation with other departments at Södertörns University
College and with other universities, both in Sweden and abroad.
Job Description:
The candidate appointed will be expected to teach English language
including grammar, translation, vocabulary, and oral and written
communication, as well as linguistics. Administrative duties may be
required. The position may include the opportunity to conduct
independent research, if funding is available.
Qualifications:
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in English, specializing in
Linguistics, or hold equivalent academic qualifications and
professional skills appropriate for the position. The candidate should
have completed a course in university pedagogy or, in some other way,
have acquired the relevant knowledge about teaching at university
level. The candidate should have documented experience in university
teaching.
A detailed specification about the qualifications required for a
lectureship can be found on our website: www.sh.se/ om
högskolan/lediga jobb/ anställningsordning för lärare, under section
1.2.2.
If a candidate is qualified for a professorship, he/she should state in their
application that they wish to be considered for a professorship.
Selection criteria:
The general criteria for assessing candidates for a lectureship, can
be found on our website: www.sh.se/ om högskolan/lediga jobb/
anställningsordning för lärare, under section 1.3.
Further, the following selection criteria, in order of importance, are
applicable for this position:
- Documented experience of teaching at university level for several
years within the areas stated above
- Proven research experience and pedagogical skills in English, particularly
within the field of Linguistics
- Proven interest in, and experience of, interdisciplinary work including
international, multidisciplinary, pedagogical and research projects
- Proven experience of thesis supervision
- Experience of course development both independently and as part of a
team, and an interest in developing new teaching methods
- An ability to cooperate and work as a team
- Proven administrative ability.
Appointment:
The appointment is a full-time, tenured position. The place of work is at
Södertörns main campus in Flemingsberg, south of Stockholm.
Södertörns University College is an equal opportunity
employer. Södertörns University College may apply affirmative
action. Men are underrepresented in the Department of English, and
therefore, male candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application procedure:
Applicants should follow the detailed instructions found on our website:
http://www.sh.se/ om högskolan/lediga jobb/anvisningar behörighetskrav.
The application, in triplicate, should comprise your verified CV and doctoral
degree certificates, a short description of teaching and research merits, an
account of leadership and development experience relevant to this position, and
a publication list with a specification of the ten academic works most relevant
for this appointment.
Where to send the application:
The application should be marked with the appropriate reference number
(dnr) and sent to: the address below, or by e-mail to: registrator@sh.se. The
closing date for applications is 6 March 2006.
Address for Applications:
Central Records Officer Rothstein
Södertörns Högskola
Huddinge 141 89
Sweden
Application Deadline: 06-Mar-2006
Contact Information:
Head of Department Liz Kella
Email: liz.kella@sh.se
Phone: + 46 8 608 45 29
Website: http://www.sh.se
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