Lectureship in Chinese Linguistics/Applied Chinese Linguistics

School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Specific Purpose Whole-time Post

(anticipated duration of 5 years)

University College Cork invites applications for a Lectureship in Chinese Linguistics/Applied Chinese Linguistics.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Chinese Studies, Linguistics or a related field, and have native or near-native competence in Chinese and English. Academic expertise and evidence of research and teaching in any area of Chinese linguistics are welcome. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, while also pursuing research and contributing to administration. Specifically, the successful candidate will conduct and publish research in a field related to Chinese Linguistics, Applied Chinese Linguistics, or Chinese Studies, play a leading role teaching and coordinating the university’s successful Masters in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MATCSOL) program, and, as part of a larger team, occasionally advise upon the coordination of elements in the university’s wider range of Chinese language course offerings.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see ore.ucc.ie . The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

In addition to the submission of applications to the above Recruitment office, we advise candidates to also make contact directly with the Department of Asian Studies. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Kiri Paramore, Head of Department of Asian Studies, Email: [email protected] . Further information on the Department is available at: www.ucc.ie/en/asian

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies  and initiatives at www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation  and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.

Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Below the Bar Salary Scale, €34,748 - €61,370 (Scale B) or Lecturer Above the Bar Salary Scale, €67,073 - €86,241 (Scale B)

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (ore.ucc.ie ). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] , quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday 10th August 2021.

No late applications will be accepted.

University College Cork in an equal opportunity employer

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.