Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics

Job Description

The School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor in English language and linguistics based at the Department of English.

The successful applicant will be expected to take a role in developing research in the field of English language and linguistics. The successful applicant will be expected to publish original peer-reviewed research internationally and make internationally recognised scholarly contributions to developments within English language and linguistics.

The position includes giving lectures in the two obligatory courses mentioned above, being the course coordinator for both courses and teaching at least one seminar group in each course. Responsibilities may also include teaching interdisciplinary courses for students at the Department of English and possibly for other students at the School of Communication and Culture.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach and supervise on the English department's BA, MA and PhD programmes, with the possibility of cross-departmental collaboration, and to apply innovative teaching methods and contribute to the ongoing development of degree programmes and curricula.

All teaching at the Department of English is in English; therefore, applicants must have native or near-native command of English.

Please indicate in your application which courses you would be able to teach. The current academic regulations for the relevant BA and MA degree programmes are available here:

Qualifications

Applicants for the assistant professor position must have a PhD degree or document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to English language and linguistics as well as teaching and research experience equivalent to that attained through a PhD degree.

Applicants for the position of associate professor must have a PhD degree or document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to English language and linguistics as well as teaching and research experience commensurate with that attained through an assistant professorship.

Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

• an internationally oriented research profile as documented by a solid international peer-reviewed research publication record within English language and linguistics
• experience of participation in international research projects as well as national and international research networks
• teaching and supervision competences and experience at BA and MA levels, including curriculum development
• experience of knowledge exchange
• completion of a teacher training programme designed for university teaching or an equivalent qualification
• experience of applying for external research funding

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document time spent abroad working at one or more internationally recognised research institutions.

Please note that although the application process can be completed on the Aarhus University system without uploading publications or a teaching portfolio, applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five for the tenure-track assistant professorship and maximum eight for the associate professorship) and a (or equivalent documentation of teaching experience and qualifications) will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.

Work Environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students.

To maintain and develop the department's excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department daily.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained.

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International Applicants

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An appointee to the position of associate professor who does not speak Danish will be required to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to manage tasks, including administrative and managerial responsibilities and to participate fully in the activities of the School of Communication and Culture within approximately three years of commencing the appointment.

These include, but are not limited to, reading work-related texts and taking part in meetings and collegial gatherings in Danish.

The tenure-track assistant professor must demonstrate proficiency in Danish at the time of the tenure review for the associate professor position.

At this point, the tenure-track assistant professor must have achieved a level of Danish proficiency to be able to read work-related texts, handle administrative responsibilities and participate in meetings and collegial gatherings in Danish.

The Department

The place of employment is the Department of English, which is located at Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

The Department of English is one of the largest and most international departments within the Faculty of Arts at Aarhus University, with approximately seventy researchers and lecturers from various countries.

The Department of English has a strong international profile and a robust research network.

The department prioritises research of the highest international standard and offers numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Research and teaching at the department cover English language and linguistics, international business communication, English as a foreign and an international language, and the literature and social/historical/media studies of countries and regions in which English is the primary language.

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School of Communication and Culture

The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts.

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Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Peter Mortensen, Head of the Department of English, by e-mail: .

If you want to apply for the position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor in English Language and Linguistics, please apply online .

If you want to apply for the position as Tenured Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics, please apply online .

If you need help uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR support by e-mail: .

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities

Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the .

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The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and no more than eight examples of academic production (mandatory) . Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English.

Application deadline is at pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.

We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment.

A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates.

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Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.

With its 550 academic staff members, 240 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education.

Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

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