Jobs
Assistant Professor in English Language and Literature (February 2014)
The School of English
English was established in September 2013 and its programmes are based on those of the School of English in the UK. Though new to UNMC, the School of English at the University of Nottingham is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the world. Further, there is a vibrant School of English in operation at our other international campus in Ningbo, China, and there are a number of teaching and research links between all three institutions. The Schools have a combined staff-level of roughly seventy-five scholars, who teach, research and publish in nearly every conceivable aspect of the field.
English is uniquely well placed to develop teaching and research programmes in language and literary study, including that of creative writing and drama. It is a crucial element in the recent expansion of social sciences and arts subjects on Campus. The School is based in the Social Sciences Building, conveniently located for access to the library, teaching facilities, information services, central administration and student association buildings.
It currently comprises three full time members of staff (Irwin, Harris, and Sivagurunathan), one adjunct professor (Paramasivam) and two Teaching Associates (Liu and Zhang). In addition, it benefits from the input of a number of associated staff – colleagues on campus with teaching interests in language and literature, global culture, and comparative politics etc - and staff from the UK and China campuses who make regular visits to offer ad hoc classes, lectures or seminars. The school received its first intake of under-graduate students in September 2013 and runs a curriculum based on honours BAs in English Language and Literature and English with Creative Writing. An MA in English Language and Literature will be launched in September 2015, along with an MA in Creative Writing. The school intends to develop its UG intake to about 30-35 students a year, and position itself as a centre for post-graduate and research activities, with a steady-state faculty level of between 6-8 full-time staff.
The School provides the University with a centre of teaching and research excellence in the fields of English Applied Linguistics, Literature, and Creative Writing. It is integrated into the work of its sister schools in the UK and China through the prestigious Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics (CRAL), and has a local Centre for Southeast Asian Writing (CSAW). We are also home to the Book Club, Creative Writing Club and Drama Club.
| Job Title: |
Assistant Professor in English Language and Applied Linguistics |
| Contract Status: |
Malaysian staff - Permanent |
| International staff: |
3 Years (in first instance) |
| Start Date: |
August 2014 |
| Salary: |
Competitive local Malaysian salary dependent on qualifications and experience; Assistant Professor range from RM6,000- RM11,500 pcm (with discretionary points thereafter).
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| Probationary Period: |
One year |
| Location: |
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih. |
| Responsible to: |
Head of School, English |
Job Outline
The School is seeking staff to provide teaching and research activities in the field of English Language and Applied Linguistics. The appointment committee define these fields broadly, and are prepared to consider strong applications from scholars working in other areas of English studies. The School has particular teaching needs in introductory linguistics, stylistics and discourse analysis. The applicant will be expected to offer between three to four modules per year, and to be actively engaged in academic research, publication and dissemination. As English is a new school, the successful applicant will be required to play an active role in building the school, taking the lead in developing new areas of activity when required, and contributing to school, faculty and campus-wide activities in such areas as marketing, recruitment, internships and executive education. She or he will be expected to be actively involved in grant applications, have a clear research and publication strategy and be willing to contribute to projects that complement the school and university’s research and knowledge-transfer activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching, research and administration.
- To teach and contribute to core modules in the specified areas and to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
- Examining and invigilating at examinations, and generally assisting with the work of the School.
- Original research is regarded as an essential part of the job. Time, duties and facilities are provided for this purpose.
- Pastoral care of students via a personal tutorial system.
- Administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, lesson preparation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
- To undertake a two-day Introductory Course on effective teaching and the PGCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education), if appropriate.
- To attend professional-development workshops as deemed appropriate
- Any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Person Specification:
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Essential
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Desirable
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Qualifications/ Education
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- BA (or equivalent),
- PhD
- PhD (close to completion) and MA
- NB Candidates without a PhD must have an MA degree.
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Completed PhD.
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Skills/Training
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- Ability to deliver UG and PG modules in subject area in an engaging and innovative manner.
- Excellent level of English language
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Expertise in web design and copy, new media.
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Experience
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- Previous experience of University teaching.
- Previous experience of research publication.
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A profile of good quality, recent publications that can be taken forward to local research assessment exercises, and provide spring-board for collaborative work with colleagues in the University.
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Personal Attributes
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well organised.
- Prepared to undertake administrative duties.
- Administratively competent. Team player.
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Web / IT literate
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International Relocation packages
Packages are made available for staff joining the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus from overseas which deal with relocation expenses, temporary accommodation arrangements, air passage, employment and dependant’s passes, and children’s schooling subsidies. Please contact the School for further details.
Application Procedure
Posts will remain open until filled.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Head of School Derek Irwin, derek.irwin@nottingham.edu.my.
CV and covering letter should be sent to jobs.fass@nottingham.edu.my.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide two supporting letters of reference and copies of published or pre-published work.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in May in either Malaysia or the United Kingdom, or via video-conference link when required.