Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an ambitious, modern University at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. As the University for Social Impact, we are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Language and Linguistics is clustered within the School of Education, Language and Psychology, an ambitious and vibrant academic unit. The school has an established Research Centre for Language and Social Justice. The successful applicant for this post will be encouraged to think about ways in which they (and their students) can contribute towards the development of the Centre.

The Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. The successful candidate will join a team of seventeen Languages and Linguistics academics based within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. We offer BA and MA programmes in British Sign Language, Deaf Studies, English Language and Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Japanese, Korean, Language and Social Justice, and TESOL. We are looking for someone who can lead our TESOL provision, and as part of that take on the programme leadership role for our flagship English Language and Linguistics, and English Language, Linguistics and TESOL programmes.

Key Requirements

• Expertise in teaching areas of both TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level and ideally at Masters level.
• Hold a doctoral level qualification and be actively engaged in research.
• Research expertise in TESOL and active engagement in research networks in the TESOL field.
• Research interests in Applied Linguistics and social justice issues would be an advantage.
• During term-time and assessment periods, majority of work involves teaching, assessment, and pastoral/academic support.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience of programme/course leadership, ideally in the TESOL field.
• Experience with externally accredited TESOL programmes.
• Experience of setting up and/or contributing to community language learning initiatives.
• Holding a CELTA or DELTA qualification would be an advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Leesa Clarke, Associate Head of School: Language by email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a teaching session.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application Process Support

Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions.