Assistant Professor in German Applied Linguistics

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Post Summary

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies (SLLCS) warmly welcomes applications for the position of Schuler Assistant Professor in German Applied Linguistics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, research active team and will be a key member contributing to teaching and research excellence and innovation.

This is a full time post, 5-year fixed term, with tenure track.

Salary: Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€40,594 - €97,588 per annum; www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf. Appointment at postdoctoral level starts on point 8 (Merged Scale, €56,630) in the first instance, honouring the relevant scale point for colleagues already in the public service in Ireland.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Applications will only be accepted via jobs.tcd.ie

To apply:

Applicants MUST provide the following information when applying for the post:

• A cover letter outlining how their experience makes them suitable for the role (2 pages max.)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details (i.e. address, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
• A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three to five years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages max.)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching philosophy, and experience – 2 pages max.)
• A sample syllabus of 2 potential original modules (5ECTS, one for undergraduates, one for postgraduate students) that could be offered in a research-led context (with teaching over 11 weeks and normally 2 hours per week), plus a separate list specifying areas of expertise that could be covered in terms of research-informed teaching.

Note:

• Please note that all essential requirements must be met.
• Please do not include materials not requested at this stage, e.g. transcripts, sample publications, copies of degrees, etc.
• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above (as stated) will not be considered at the shortlist stage and will be automatically eliminated from the competition.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a research-based presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof. Jürgen Barkhoff, Head of German (jbrkhoff@tcd.ie).

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.

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