Macquarie University Sydney Division of Linguistics and Psychology Department of Linguistics Position available: Professor of Linguistics (Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 19233 The Department of Linguistics The Department of Linguistics at Macquarie is the largest of its kind in Australia, with substantial postgraduate programs, a full undergraduate program, almost 100 research students, and four research centres of international standing: The Centre for Language in Social Life, the Dictionary Research Centre, the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research, and the Speech, Hearing and Language Research Centre. The strength of the Department lies in its breadth of coverage of linguistics sub-disciplines, and it has particular strengths in the areas of systemic functional linguistics, speech and hearing analysis and language teaching. Specialisations at postgraduate level include applied linguistics (including TESOL and literacy), clinical audiology, speech pathology, communication disorders, editing and publishing, speech processing, and translation and interpreting. At undergraduate level, the Department supports majors in phonetics and speech and hearing sciences; in lexicogrammar and semantics; and in sociolinguistics, including bilingualism and corpus linguistics. The Position The position of Professor of Linguistics provides an opportunity for an outstanding academic of international standing to make a major contribution to research and teaching in linguistics. The appointee will be expected to foster and encourage the various existing directions of research, teaching and outreach in the Department, taking them forward into new arenas and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Qualifications and skills Applicants must have an excellent record of scholarly publishing and significant research in linguistics, supported by a strong record in attracting research funding. The capacity to inspire the Department’s teaching and research effort and to strengthen research and its applications is essential. The successful applicant must also demonstrate successful experience in teaching, research supervision, and administration and success in developing and implementing innovative teaching projects. The appointee may be expected to act as Head of Department from time to time and must have good communication and management skills appropriate to this role and a breadth of knowledge and interest across the Department's areas of study. Conditions Salary range: Level E - A$113,752 to A$119,211pa, including base salary A$96,122 to A$100,735 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Conditions include salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance if necessary. This is a continuing position available from January 2002 or later. Enquiries and further information about the University, conditions of appointment and the method of application may be obtained from Collette Ryan on phone +61 2 9850 8774 or fax +61 2 9850 9352 or email collette.ryan@mq.edu.au An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. Applications Applicants should address the selection criteria and outline their strategic vision for the development of the Department. Please include a full curriculum vitae, evidence of academic qualifications and experience, and copies of your best three publications, which should be highlighted in the application. Applicants should also state their visa status, and provide the names and addresses (including e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers) of three academic and professional referees. Applications quoting the reference number should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 31 January 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.