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We are now seeking an Assistant professor, Associate professor or Professor in the field of English linguistics.
Research environment
The professorship of English linguistics is located in the Languages Unit in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. The ITC Faculty offers a unique multidisciplinary environment for research and teaching in this position. In addition to the strong representation of research in humanities and especially languages, a broad range of research groups in other disciplines in the faculty offer a stimulating and inspiring environment for a potential applicant to excel in their own area. Internationally well-established research groups in areas such as robotics, virtual and augmented reality, computational modeling of language learning, the use of language in machine learning and machine perception, games, visual journalism, audio description, usability and accessibility issues, information studies, communication, and performing arts create an exceptional and vibrant community for interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Languages Unit explores the intricacies of human interaction and communication in and across different languages. In line with the profile of Tampere University, research in the Languages Unit and its multidisciplinary research centre Plural emphasizes societal aspects of language, culture and literature. The linguistics research conducted in the unit focuses on the functions of language in society and the challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity. BA and MA teaching in the unit is organized within the Degree Programme in Languages that provides students with in-depth expertise in the areas of language, literature and translation. Students can major in English, Finnish, Swedish, German and Russian. Phd education is organized within the Doctoral Programme in Language Studies, which is part of the Doctoral School of Tampere University. The English section is the largest section in the unit, currently offering four specialisations at the MA and PhD level: linguistics, literature, translation and interpreting, and technical communication.
Job description
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a strong foundation in English linguistics and high potential for internationally competitive research in the field. We invite applications from scholars who bring creative and forward-looking approaches to the study of language in society. We welcome candidates whose work indicates vision for developing research in the field. The professor of English linguistics will join a collaborative research community eager to delve into current societal issues through the lens of language studies. The successful candidate is expected to show initiative in launching research projects and developing the research community. We are particularly interested in applicants who can benefit from the unique combination of disciplines in the faculty and can innovatively contribute to English linguistics utilizing the exceptional opportunities that this environment offers.
The primary field of teaching and supervision linked to the position is English linguistics. We seek candidates who demonstrate experience and broad aptitude in research-based teaching and thesis supervision in this field. At the same time, we appreciate applicants who, in addition, exhibit a willingness and potential to contribute to teaching and supervision in the degree and doctoral programmes of the unit more broadly across language sections.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate leadership experience and/or potential. The successful candidate will be expected to assume academic leadership responsibilities that are appropriate to the level of the appointment. These can include leading and developing research-led teaching, curriculum development and student supervision in the degree and doctoral programmes of the Unit; setting up and leading a research team funded by external grants; providing academic leadership through mentoring colleagues, coordinating research initiatives, or contributing to strategic development; and engaging in outreach that connects academic work with societal needs.
Requirements
Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows
Assistant Professor
We require:
- applicable doctoral degree
- ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly activity at a high international level of excellence
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
Associate Professor
We require:
- applicable doctoral degree
- track record of independent scholarly activity
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
- ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding
- track record of international scholarly activity
Professor
We require:
- applicable doctoral degree
- high-level international scholarly expertise
- experience in leading research
- ability to provide high-quality research-based teaching and instruction
- track record of winning external research funding
- track record of international scholarly activity
We will expect you to demonstrate how your profile aligns with the strategy of Tampere University, with the profile of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences and the research profile of the Languages Unit, and to describe how you would work in a multidisciplinary environment.
We offer
The initial appointment as assistant or associate professor will be for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured faculty member at the end of the first five-year period. You will be well supported throughout the five-year period to ease your transition to a tenured position. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. Read more about the tenure track career system at Tampere University. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees
Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. Typical starting salary range will be from 4,500 to €5,250 EUR/month for an assistant professor and from 5,250 to 6,100 EUR/month for an associate professor and from 6,250-7,250 EUR/month for a professor. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Follow this link for more information about working at Tampere University. You can also learn more about the university and about working and living in Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to the Research Council of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your ten most important publications and a link to those. You may also save the publications in a cloud file and provide a link to it.
- Teaching portfolio (according to the university guidelines)
- A cover letter in which you set out the reasons why you are applying for the post and why you are particularly suited to it (max. 1-2 pages)
- Your research plan for the next 5-10 years and your vision for the future of language studies in general and English linguistics in particular (max. 5 pages)
- Doctoral diploma in the original language. If the original language is other than Finnish, Swedish or English, please provide the supporting English translation by the institution in question, or an official translation in one of those languages.
The closing date for applications is August 18th at 23:59 EET / UTC +2. Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.
For more information, please contact:
Professor of English Philology Päivi Pahta; [email protected], +358503181131. Päivi is available on June 24-26, July 10, and August 11 onwards.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Specialist Teuvo Moilanen; [email protected]
