Distinguished Professor in English Language and Linguistics Position

1 month ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified Distinguished Professor in English Language and Linguistics to join our vibrant academic community at Aarhus University. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished scholar to contribute to the department's research and teaching excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching courses in English language and linguistics, as well as contributing to the development of new research initiatives. We welcome applications from scholars with expertise in areas such as syntax, semantics, pragmatics, history of the English language, and neighboring subfields like contrastive/comparative linguistics, conversation analysis, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition, morphology, multimodality in texts, phonetics and phonology, and/or psycho- and neurolinguistics.

The position involves participating in curriculum development, supervising students, and engaging in knowledge exchange activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to publish original peer-reviewed research internationally and make scholarly contributions to developments within English language and linguistics.

Aarhus University offers a competitive salary, ranging from DKK 536,000 - DKK 709,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the university provides excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday package, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold a PhD degree or 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. Relevant teaching experience at university level, including innovative teaching methods, is essential. The ability to teach and supervise at all levels, including BA, MA, and PhD, is also required.

The application process includes submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates, and up to eight examples of academic production (mandatory). Please note that applications must be submitted electronically through Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on the university's website.

Aarhus University values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with international backgrounds. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and collaborative research environment, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.



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