Faculty are expected to conduct research that is internationally excellent, to publish and promote their research, to secure research funding, and to pursue engagement activities leading to societal impact.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research publications commensurate with the seniority of the position and will be able to contribute to the development of areas of research strength in the Department of English, which include educational linguistics; professional communication; healthcare communication; discourse analysis; and multimodality, interactivity, and digital technology.
They will make a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervising research students, and possess the ability to develop innovative discovery-enriched teaching.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven experience of academic leadership and a readiness to engage in mentoring and administrative responsibilities that are appropriate to a senior role within the Department.
Requirements
Candidates for Professor should have a portfolio of outstanding contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, and a strong record of leadership in research and academic professional service.
Candidates for Associate Professor should have a strong record of internationally excellent contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, as well as evidence of significant contributions to academic and professional development.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.
Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.