Lecturer in English Language & Linguistics

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Lectureship in English Language and Linguistics (1 year fixed-term)
School of English, Communication and Philosophy

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Grade 6, Teaching & Scholarship) to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Language and Linguistics.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at UG and MA levels (primarily introductory lectures at Year one, and Sociolinguistics at Year two and MA levels), whilst also contributing to UG and MA dissertation supervisions and personal tutee workloads.  Bringing an engaging and innovative approach to module delivery and assessment, a commitment to delivering excellent student experience and contributing to the enhancement of distinctive provision at Cardiff.

The post holder will engage effectively with academic, professional and public institutions and groups to raise awareness of the School’s profile, cultivate strategic alliances and enhance the School’s ambition to be a creative and inclusive community renowned for its impact on policy, practice and public life.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age or socioeconomic position.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. 

This is a full-time post, fixed term from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024.   

Salary: £35,333 - £42,155 per annum (Grade 6).  New appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale

Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr Michelle Aldridge ([email protected] / +44 (0)29 20879017) for further information.

Date advert posted: Monday, 20 March 2023
Closing date: Monday, 17 April 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Job Description

Undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules/programmes in English Language and Linguistics within the undergraduate and post graduate provision within the School.  To supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in, teaching and to inspire others to do the same

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching

• Contribute to introductory modules in language and linguistics as part of a module team.
• Convene and deliver undergraduate modules and a postgraduate module related to Sociolinguistics
• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students
• Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship 
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
• Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work

• Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile
• Undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
• Participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Additional Information

Candidates are asked to submit the following with their application:  

• A covering letter explaining and evidencing the strength of their candidacy and its relevance to this post
• A full curriculum vitae and list of publications.

When submitting/uploading your supporting documents, please ensure that you include the vacancy number in the document name.  

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Scholarship