Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Languages and Area Studies

Reader in Second Language Sciences

Employment type: Permanent

Employment basis: Full time

Salary: £49,149 - £56,950 per annum

Post number: ZZ004162

Date published: 16 October 2017  

Closing date: 24 November 2017 

Interview date: 06 December 2017 

Start Date: 1^st January 2018

The School of Languages and Area Studies is seeking to employ a permanent Reader in Second Language Sciences to develop and lead a new Psycholinguistic research Lab in the new Centre for Research and Innovation in Language Sciences at the University of Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high profile research and make a contribution to the next REF submission.

She/he will provide key support and guidance in the development and co-ordination of the new Centre for Research and Innovation in Language Sciences at the University of Portsmouth.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant area of Second Language Acquisition/Sciences. A proven track record of publishing securing grants as well as evidence of the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within an area of specialism is essential. Evidence of the ability to generate income generation and develop enterprise activities is also essential.

The interview process will include a presentation of research and a formal interview. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Alessandro Benati (alessandro.benati@port.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

The University of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ004162.- Reader in Second Language Sciences.docx