Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sign Language Linguistics

The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a full time, open-ended lecturer/senior lecturer in Sign Language Linguistics.

The Opportunity:

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The successful candidate will contribute original research, high quality teaching, public impact and leadership in Sign Language Linguistics. The specific area of specialism within Sign Language Linguistics is open. Research skills in areas that bring new dimensions of expertise to existing strengths in our department are very welcome.

All applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the University of Edinburgh's BSL Plan: see www.ed.ac.uk/about/british-sign-language-plan .

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive experience of original research in the area, supported by a relevant qualification (normally a PhD or equivalent; pending assumed complete maybe considered).
• A strong record of publication in high quality venues, relative to career stage.
• Evidence of recent, sustained and developing research that meets standards of international excellence.
• Teaching Experience
• Research and publication that meets standards of world-leading excellence.

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Interviews will be held late November 2022 and attendees will be required to take part in several meetings and activities (online) over a two day period.

Please upload a CV and a covering letter (~ 2 A4 sides long) including a description of your area of research, how your research contributes to knowledge, and your teaching experiences.

Include the names and contact details of 3 potential referees. We will seek letters of reference for those shortlisted unless specifically stated otherwise.

We very strongly encourage applications from deaf candidates. We also particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from other under-represented groups.

Deaf applicants requiring support (e.g. with formatting conventions) should feel free to contact Dr Michael Ramsammy ([email protected] ) Other informal chats can be arranged prior to the application deadline, with BSL interpreters provided. General enquiries can also be directed to Prof. Simon Kirby at [email protected] .

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work  webpages.

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.