Council of Writing Program Administrators

Lecturer in Modern English Language Studies School of Letters, Art and Media Reference No. 130183

Applications are invited for a fixed-term (5 years) Lectureship at Level A or B in Modern English Language Studies in the Department of English within the School of Letters, Art and Media. The Department of English currently has twenty-nine academic staff, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate education and training in all fields and periods of English language and literature, from the medieval to the contemporary. The position is available from July 2008, but applications from those able to take up post in February 2009 will be considered.

The department is seeking a Lecturer who has demonstrable expertise in any branch or branches of Modern English Language Studies; for example, rhetoric, language and its contextual practice, literary stylistics, the descriptive grammar of English, the history of the English language, semiotics. The appointee will be expected to teach undergraduate and Honours units of study, to contribute to postgraduate coursework units, and to supervise Honours students in relevant fields. In addition, they will be expected to undertake administration and curriculum development as required, and to pursue an active research program.

Applicants must have a doctorate in English or another related field, or expect to have been awarded the degree by the time they take up the appointment. They must be able to provide evidence of research publication and current research activity in their field. Experience in teaching at undergraduate level and ability to contribute to more than one area of departmental teaching are essential. Applicants must be willing to assist with the teaching of Academic Writing and in the Master of Professional Communication program; they must also have excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork in the teaching environment. Experience in lecturing and in the supervision of Honours students is desirable.

The position is full-time fixed term for five years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $60,711 - $102,992 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level A/B, $51,302 - $87,030 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with degree, qualifications, and experience.

All applications must be completed online by clicking apply online below. A copy of the selection criteria can be viewed by clicking the link below. For further information, contact Dr Margaret Rogerson, Chair of Department, on (+61 2) 9351 2308, fax (+61 2) 9351 2434, or email: margaret.rogerson@arts.usyd.edu.au

To respond to the selection criteria, please download the attachment provided and complete your response to each criterion in a separate word document. Please attach this with your resume and any other supporting documentation, clicking 'attach files' (next to resume in step 2).

To access website, please follow this link:

http://positions.usyd.edu.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_o...

Closing Date: 11 June 2008