Tenure track position in English linguistics

Tampere University; Tampere; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Tampere University is seeking an energetic Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in English linguistics, emphasizing research, innovative teaching, and leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant community working at the intersection of language, culture, and technology, with exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Occupational healthcare services

Personal fund for sports and culture

Qualifications

• Experience in English linguistics.
• Ability to lead a research group.
• Track record of international scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in English linguistics.
• Develop and supervise undergraduate and doctoral programs.
• Engage with societal issues through language studies.

Skills

Research-based teaching

Scholarly activity

Leadership in research

Education

Applicable doctoral degree

Job description

We are now seeking anAssistant 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 theFaculty of Information Technology and CommunicationSciences.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.

TheLanguagesUnitexplores 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 itsmultidisciplinary research centre Pluralemphasizes 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 theDegree Programme in Languagesthat 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 withintheDoctoral Programme in Language Studies, which is part of theDoctoral 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 withthe strategy of Tampere University, with the profile ofthe Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciencesandthe 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 thetenure 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 theFinnish 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 aboutworking 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: Tenure track position in English linguistics (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) / tenure track -tehtävä, englannin kielen tutkimus (Apulaisprofessori tai Professori)

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;[e-mail],[phone]. 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;[e-mail]