SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION

AND LANGUAGE  SCIENCES

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCIENCES

PROFESSOR OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCIENCES

Job Reference No:  G429

Newcastle University is seeking to appoint a Chair in Speech and Language Sciences in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences.  The Speech and Language Sciences Section is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for training of speech and language therapists and theoretical and clinical research in speech and language. The Chair will be expected to demonstrate a proven record in strategic research leadership in the field of speech and language sciences in order to contribute to the overall strategic vision and research leadership within the Speech and Language Sciences Section, the School, and the wider University. In particular, the new appointment will be expected to build international excellence in one of the School’s key research areas through the pursuit of external funding opportunities for high quality research, attracting and supervising research students and contributing to the delivery and management of teaching programmes.  The Chair will be expected to strengthen the research culture through the mentoring of staff and fostering innovation. Expertise in any area of speech and language sciences is welcome, but the School is particularly interested in building on its strengths in developmental speech and language disorders.

The successful candidate should have an outstanding record of excellence and leadership in research and a strong publication record.  A proven ability to attract major research grants and experience of successful doctoral supervision are essential.  Experience of attracting and supervising overseas research postgraduates will be an advantage.

Informal enquiries may be made to Sue Robson, Head of School (0191 222 6553 or by email to sue.robson@...) or Dr Anne Whitworth, Head of Section (0191 222 8875; a.b.whitworth@...). For further information about the School please contact our website on http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls. For further information on the post and details of how to apply please visit our website at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/.

Closing date:                       19 June 2009