Lecturer in Linguistics

Applications are invited for a permanent Lectureship in Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics, English Language and Bilingualism in the School of Arts, Culture and Language. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher and enthusiastic teacher to secure a permanent post as part of an excellent team of linguists working in a thriving bilingual environment.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

Purpose of the Job
- To teach across a range of modules in linguistics / English language studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of dissertation research projects.- To develop innovative teaching materials and assessment methods.- To provide module leadership where required and to work collaboratively with other module leaders.-
- To conduct and publish research of an international standard in a relevant field, with evidence of quality and international peer recognition.- To contribute to marketing and recruitment activities including contribution to Open and Offer Holder Days.- To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.- To conduct administrative tasks as designated by the Head of School.Main

**Responsibilities**:
Teaching duties will include:

- Establishing a record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to offer at least one module in their area of expertise at the MA/MSc level, and to actively attract PhD students to the School;- Planning, preparing and delivering lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes;- Motivating students to proactive engagement in learning and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work;- Keeping abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic, and technological developments;- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects;- Acting as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students providing advice, guidance and support;- Participating and planning the development of new teaching and learning materials;- Contributing to the development of new programmes and undertake the role of module coordinator.-
Research duties will include:

- Personal research, and/or collaborative research with colleagues in the School and / or across the College / University;- Manage one’s own research projects, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to the esteem and resources generated by Research Excellence Assessments;- Disseminate and publish results of research in high quality learned journals, books, book chapters or articles;- Contribute to the process of successfully securing grants, scholarships, and other forms of external funding;- Contribute to research groups / networks internally or externally to the School and / or University; Engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities (e.g., reviewer and/or referee for academic journals, contributor to academic conferences); Actively attract and supervise PhD students.Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:

- Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School (e.g., School and University Open Days).- Contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.- Contribute to the School’s management and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (e.g., organisation of exams, contribute to accreditation/QA procedures).- Contribute to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.- Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School (e.g., membership of School boards and task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate and post graduate student experience, peer review of student research proposals, contributing to community engagement).Other

**Responsibilities**:

- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their res