Full Professorship in Modern English Linguistics (succession of Prof. Dr. Richard J. Watts)

Von: gna

University of Berne, Department of English Languages and Literatures, starting 1 February 2009.

Applicants will be expected to cover the whole field of Modern English Linguistics with a special emphasis on socio-linguistics. The successful applicant should be willing to co-operate with other linguistic disciplines in the Faculty and the Bernese Center for Studies in Language and Society, which will be launched on 1 August 2008, and as co-director of the department will be expected to be involved in academic administration. A good working knowledge of German is therefore indispensable. Previous experience in negotiating external funding of research projects is essential.

Academic requirements for this position are a completed PhD plus a “Habilitation” or equivalent qualifi cations (e.g. a second book).

The University of Berne is committed to equal opportunities in employment, in particular to increasing the number of women in senior academic positions. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of externally funded projects and specifi c areas of teaching offered should be sent in paper form to Dekanat der Philosophisch-historischen Fakultät, Universität Bern, Länggass-Strasse 49, CH-3000 Bern 9, Switzerland. In addition, candidates are requested to submit electronic copies of their CVs and lists of publications to silvia.roesselet@histdek.unibe.ch.

Please contact the Dean’s Offi ce for an information sheet (silvia.roesselet@histdek.unibe.ch).

Closing Date: 25 July 2008.