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Lectureship in Communication School of Social Science, History and Philosophy Ref: 10190 12 months fixed term contract (in the first instance), full time position Based in the new Department of Applied Linguistics and Communication, this is an opportunity for applicants with interests and experience in teaching and research in Communication. This might include those working in one or more of the following areas: business and professional communication; health and life-span communication, including communication disorders; discourse and social interaction; intercultural communication; discursive and critical psychology. It is desirable that you will have a PhD, or equivalent, in Communication or a closely related discipline. Additionally it is essential that you will have a proven track record in research and publications; and experience of teaching to degree level. You will be expected to make a major contribution to the teaching and administration of new postgraduate programmes in Communication. The post is tenable from 1 September 2009. Salary: £33,501 rising to £38,376 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. This job is full time and 12 months fixed term in the first instance. The renewal of this post is subject to the College's approval and financial conditions. The salary quoted above is inclusive of London allowance. The initial salary award will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment may be subject to a probationary period of up to three years. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits. The closing date for completed applications is Monday 16 March 2009. Interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 28 April 2009. Click here to apply for this post (Search using Ref No. 10190) Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference. Birkbeck is a world-class research institution, a vibrant centre of academic engagement and excellence and the UK's leading provider of part-time, evening education for mature students. Click here for Employer Profile -- Yemisi Ogunleye www.iq4news.com Head of Communications, MeCCSA Post-Graduate Network website: http://www.meccsa.org.uk/pgn/ Media & Communications Dept., Birmingham City University, City North Campus, Birmingham B42 2SU