Lecturer in English Linguistics (temporary position)

at the Department of English. Closing date: 9 May 2024.

The Department of English provides education at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The Department has a staff of about 35 people. There are approximately 750 registered students at undergraduate level. 

Subject/subject description
English Linguistics

Main responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to teach various courses in English, including the teacher’s program and courses in academic English. The position is primarily in English linguistics and English proficiency. The position also entails some administrative duties, and possibly supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses as well.

Qualification requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in English, or corresponding research qualifications, as well as demonstrated teaching skills. The teaching skills should be well-documented in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities. Teaching skills include the planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching, as well as supervision and examination.

The candidate must have the ability to cooperate, as well as the ability and general suitability required to perform the duties well. You must be thorough, responsible, structured, and have the ability to work independently. The ability to collaborate and work under time pressure during certain periods is a requirement. 

Assessment criteria
In the evaluation of candidates for this position, special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching skills and research skills in relevant areas of English linguistics. Strong emphasis will be placed on the ability to cooperate with colleagues, and on the ability to perform administrative tasks, such as managing courses and programmes, etc.

Following a qualitative overall assessment of skills and abilities, the University will primarily consider those candidates who are deemed to have the best prerequisites to perform and develop the relevant tasks, as well as contribute to a positive development of the department’s operations.

Teaching and learning in higher education
Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education worth at least 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge, is an advantage.

Additional information
This is a temporary, full-time position that comprises 70 % teaching and 30 % research, for a period of one year. Start date as per agreement

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Magnus Ullén, telephone: +46 8 16 36 11, magnus.ullen@english.su.se, and Director of Studies, Spela Mezek, spela.mezek@english.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

The University’s rules of employment and instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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