Fellowship Opportunity: Language and Social Justice
3 months ago
The Department of Languages, Information and Communication comprises Languages, Linguistics and TESOL in addition to Journalism and Information Communication. Our linguistic research academics work closely with colleagues in Sociology, Criminology, Education, and Health and many of our researchers contribute to advancing knowledge in language and social justice in innovative, impactful and expansive ways. Our research explores how different models of social justice intersect with the various imaginings and functions of language within our various societies, examining its role in the creation and maintenance of societal inequality. Working with a range of national and international partners and stakeholders in education, charitable organisations, government, and media, our work seeks to challenge reductionist models of social justice as well as the hierarchy of voice that centres white, middle-class, monolingual and mono-dialectal norms. Our work explores social justice in a range of domains and in relation to various pressing issues such as racism, climate change, media bias, structural inequalities.
About the role:
- To undertake world-leading and internationally excellent research using latest and innovative methodologies, as relevant in your area of research.
- To prepare, present and publish research outputs through the appropriate forums e.g. research workshops, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, portfolios, academic journals etc.
- To develop ideas for generating income to ensure the continued success and growth of research portfolio.
- To disseminate findings of research widely to further the institution’s standing in the HE and research community and strengthen the impact of the research.
- To engage in scholarly activities conducive to a long-term successful academic career that will support and enhance the research culture within the Department/ School, Faculty and University.
About the candidate:
You will be an ambitious academic working in this area and has the beginnings of a track record in an area of Language and Social Justice. This might be an area in which we already work, or a new area which complements and expands on what we do. You will have a clear sense of how your work and the work of others challenges societal inequality.
Requirements:
- Doctoral level qualification in a related research area.
- Possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and demonstrate potential for research independence.
- Excellent track record of relevant research outputs.
- Significant research experience in the chosen field of research, which should include where appropriate:
- leading the work of a team, co-ordinating effort and resources to meet objectives
- developing partnerships with internal and external agencies
- preparing funding proposals and applications to external bodies
- using initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches to research
- synthesising complex data from different sources and communicating findings via written reports and articles
- presenting at national and/or international research meetings
- supervising student work and providing appropriate support and feedback.
- Experience of managing and monitoring performance of research projects in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage projects involving academic institutions and funding bodies.
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for a full list of essential & desirable criteria.
Academic Contact: Prof Rob Drummond (r.drummond@mmu.ac.uk) to discuss the fellowship opportunity in detail.
Closing Date: 29 May 2024
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on researchfellowships@mmu.ac.uk
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£46,974 to £54,395 (Grade 9)
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