Job description
The Faculty is looking for an experienced and dynamic academic to join its team. The post will involve the
establishment and leadership of a new Doctorate in Education. The successful candidate must hold a
PhD and will be expected to:

• have an established record of successful doctoral supervision
• have evidence of strong leadership skills
• be able to work in a collaborative manner in a small group environment
• have experience of working on an EdD programme, preferably with a UK university
• have a considerable research and publications record in education or a related area
• be able to contribute to the teaching in one or more of the areas offered in the Faculty

Appointments
The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate level and will be expected to join in
September 2009. The person appointed will be resident in the UAE. He or she will also be nominated as
an Honorary Fellow at the University of Birmingham, with accompanying privileges such as full online
access to the University’s extensive library holdings.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent, with a strong and growing publication record
evidencing excellent potential for further research. Relevant teaching experience in higher education and
at postgraduate level is essential. Ability to teach transferable skills in the above subject areas would be
advantageous.

Salary and Benefits
The appointment will be made at the Professor / Senior Lecturer level, and at a point on the salary scale
as appropriate. The remuneration package will include a contribution to housing of AED 90,000 per
annum, schooling fees up to AED 40,000 per annum each, for up to two children of school age (eighteen
years maximum) to be paid against invoice, medical insurance, and economy class annual flights for the
member of staff and spouse and up to two children, once permanently relocated to the UAE. A set-up
package of AED 60,000 will be paid for Professor / Senior Lecturers. An appropriate proportion of this will
become repayable in the event of the employee leaving the service of BUiD within three years.
Attendance at up to three conferences an international, a regional and a local conference in each
academic year is funded as per the conference participation policy.
An end of service gratuity of one month’s salary for each complete year of service will be paid in
accordance with UAE Labour Law.

At the present time, no income tax is payable for residents of the UAE.

Application Process
Applicants should send:
• A completed Application Cover Sheet (attached)
• A completed Academic Staff Application Form (attached)
• Equal Opportunities Form (attached)
• A CV
• A letter of application
• A statement of research interests
• The names and contact details of three referees
Please apply to: jobs@buid.ac.ae
If you would like to discuss the position informally please contact Dr Mick Randall, Dean of Education on 04 367 1955

Removal 1 July 2009

English Language Teachers – Saudi Arabia
Fantastic Opportunity – Earn in the Sun!
Come and Experience the Mystic of Saudi Arabia!
Universities, Colleges and Training Centres in Saudi Arabia are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic ESL teachers. Must be a Native English Speaker i.e. English will be your first language.

• PhD / MA in Applied Linguistic/English (or any other related equivalent from an accredited university)
       or
  BA in Applied Linguistic/ English plus a Certificate / Diploma in English Language Teaching
• Ability to communicate accurately and fluently at a high level of English proficiency in both speech and writing

Preferences
Applicants who possess all or any of the following criteria would be given preference.

• CELTA / TEFL / TESOL / DELTA
• Experience teaching International students
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation and test-writing
• Native speakers of English are preferred
• Other: You will be aware of the cultural sensitivities and so it is important that you will embrace and enjoy working in a truly different culture that Saudi Arabia has to offer.

Duties: Prepare classroom lessons, teach and monitor students work. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
Hours of work: Saturday to Wednesday for up to 18 hours a week(teaching time)
Contract: One year - starts August /September 09

Salary Package
A very generous package is offered to the right candidate
• A salary of up to 12000 Saudi riyals (£2250/$3200 per month tax free)
• Accommodation is provided or allowance given.
• Transport to and from work or travel allowance will be given.
• 60 days holidays plus local holidays
• Medical insurance
• Round trip flight

Relocation package for up to 3 dependents
For more information, call Cornelia on 44(0)207 932 0998 or
44(0)7811280787 OR Email your CV with a passport size photo to: jobs@ambermax.com
Ambermax
100 Alderney Street, London, SW1V 4EZ

Removal 1 July 2009

Two Posts of Academic and Teaching Fellow at University of Reading

A)
Job title     11906 Academic & Teaching Fellow (Dept of Applied Linguistics, University of Reading)
Job reference     OR09008 Application
Closing date     10/07/2009
Salary     Grade 6 £27,183 to £35,469 per annum
Job category/type     Fixed Term, Full time Job description   

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·        
Teaching and assessment: The main responsibilities of the appointee would be to contribute to teaching, assessment and module development on postgraduate programmes offered by the Department.  These programmes are the MA programmes in Applied Linguistics, ELT, and Research, and the PhD programme.   This work would include contributions to, and development of, modules dealing with the following areas in particular: English for Specific and Academic Purposes. Teaching contributions in one or more other TESOL-related fields would also be expected, with experience in applications of IT within applied linguistics an advantage. The appointee may have the opportunity to teach on the Department's Doctoral Training programme. He or she would also be required to supervise BA and MA dissertations in these areas. ·        

Administration: The appointee would be required to carry out routine administrative tasks connected with the work of the Department, and in particular to: -      attend School, Department, Examiners' and Board of Studies meetings as required
-      assist in the provision and revision of module and programme specifications
-      assist the Director of the PhD programme.

(Further details available by clicking on 'View all job vacancies' at http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/ )

B)
Job title     11905 Academic & Teaching Fellow (Dept of Applied Linguistics, University of Reading)
Job reference     OR09007 Application
Closing date     10/07/2009 Salary    
Grade 6 £27,183 to £35,469 per annum
Job category/type     Fixed Term, Full time

Job description   
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·        
Teaching and assessment: The appointee would be expected to contribute to teaching, assessment and module development on the BA programme in English Language, and the MA programmes in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (ELT).  This work would involve contributions to, and development of, modules dealing with the following areas: sociolinguistics, inter-cultural communication, written discourse analysis and research methods and the history of the English language.  He or she would also be required to supervise BA and MA dissertations in these areas, and supervise practical work in English Language Teaching undertaken by some of the MA in ELT students. The ability to offer teaching relevant on Master's level programmes in TESOL / English Language Teaching would be an advantage. ·        

Administration: The appointee would be required to carry out routine administrative tasks connected with the work of the Department, and in particular to: -    attend School, Department, Examiners' and Board of Studies meetings as required
-    assist in the provision and revision of module and programme specifications
-     assist in the administration of Part 1 and Part 2 of the BA programme in English Language.

(Further details available by clicking on 'View all job vacancies' at http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/ )

Deadline 10 July 2009

The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer.  CELC runs a range of courses which include English Proficiency, English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Writing, English for Graduate Students, and Thesis Writing. The Centre also runs courses and special programmes for the university’s corporate and administrative staff. For more information on the Centre and its activities please visit www.nus.edu.sg/celc.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess

1. a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or related field
2. specialisation in English language testing and other qualifications in related areas
3. a sound record of and a strong commitment to teaching, with a minimum of five years teaching experience at the tertiary level.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to

1. teach various courses, both at undergraduate or postgraduate levels
2. undertake pedagogical research
3. engage in pedagogic and research work in the area of language testing, including the construction and validation of English language tests, especially for large scale testing situations.

Additional Information:
The commencing salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience and level of appointment offered. The successful candidate will be required to commence work in December 2009. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
How To Apply:
Applicants should submit the application letter with the following documents to the Search Committee via email or mail. Please provide:

1. a detailed curriculum vitae
2. copies of transcripts/degree scrolls
3. course outlines of courses taught in the last 3 years
4. student/staff evaluations of courses taught in the last 3 years
5. statement of teaching philosophy and methodology (max. 1000 words)
6. statement of major accomplishments in research or other scholarly contribution (max.1500 words)
7. names, addresses (including email) of three referees.

These documents should be sent or emailed to the following address on or before the 19th of July 2009.

Ms Regina So
Centre for English Language Communication
National University of Singapore
10 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117511
Email: celcrecruit@nus.edu.sg

Deadline 19 July 2009

University of Salford - Specialist in Second Language Acquisition

We are looking for a specialist in second language acquisition to deliver a 3rd year undergraduate module in second language student acquisition in semester one 2009-10. The position would be ideal for PhD student who is near completion or a newly graduated PhD student living in the north west of the UK. Materials and handbook are available; however, we are prepared to be flexible about the curriculum.

Currently, the syllabus for the module includes: Approaches to second language acquisition including behaviouristic approaches, contrastive analysis and error analysis; The concept of Interlanguage; The Monitor Model; The Universal Grammar approach; Instructed SLA; Sociocultural perspectives on SLA; Learner individual differences and their effect on SLA.

If you are interested, please send a cv and brief letter of application to me by email.

Professor Diane Blakemore
Head of Linguistics
School of Languages
University of Salford

d.blakemore@salford.ac.uk

Removal 23 August 2009

One-Year Teaching Post
Liverpool University

We are looking to appoint someone to teach ELT methodology and pedagogically-oriented discourse analysis, and to manage our postgraduate programmes in this field, partly as cover for a member of staff who is on research leave until January 2010. This is a one-year post in the first instance, starting in September 2009. (There is a possibility that we will be able to advertise a permanent post at a subsequent date.) The person appointed would be responsible for directing two linked MAs: the MA in Applied Linguistics for EFL teachers with a minimum of 2 years experience, and the MA in TESOL for candidates with little or no teaching experience. The person will also teach at least two of the modules on the MAs in each semester. There is some flexibility over the precise subjects to be taught, but they will be drawn from a list which includes modules on Classroom Observation, Lexis and Vocabulary Teaching, Reading and Writing, Psychology and Language Learning, English for Specific Purposes, and Research Methods for Applied Linguistics.

If you are interested, we would be most grateful if you could contact us.

Professor Marcus Walsh
Head of School of English
University of Liverpool
Cypress Building
Chatham Street
Liverpool
L69 7ZR

Marcus.Walsh@liverpool.ac.uk

Removal 13 September 2009