JOB DESCRIPTION This form summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks It may

be varied from time to time at the discretion of the School, in consultation with the post holder. Vacancy No: 000279 Job Title: Department: Grade: Accountable to: Lecturer in Arabic Linguistics Linguistics/NME G8/Ac3 Dean of Faculty through the Head of Department

Job Summary: To improve the academic standing of the School by carrying out and publishing research of the highest quality and by lecturing and tutoring students to a high academic standard.

Main Activities and Responsibilities TEACHING, LEARNING AND PASTORAL CARE 1. To teach your specific subject and within the broader area covered by your department and disciplinary field through classes, lectures, seminars, tutorials, briefings, short courses, or by other means of knowledge transfer. Specifically, to teach Structure of Arabic, courses relating to Arabic grammatical description, and Arabic dialectology, and advanced seminars relating to some linguistic aspect of Arabic, from a synchronic or diachronic perspective. 2. To participate in the improvement of teaching through peer observation of teaching and feedback. 3. To participate in the development of new teaching and learning materials for your courses, both hard copy and through online delivery. 4. To participate in the pastoral care systems operating for the support of students at all levels. 5. To cover for colleagues where appropriate during leaves of absence. 6. To supervise research dissertations by postgraduate students and participate in supervisory committees. 7. To participate in the development of new courses and programmes. 8. To participate in curriculum review and in quality assurance processes relating to teaching. 9. To prepare, mark and provide feedback in connection with the range of assessment and examination systems in operation. 10. To participate in the activities of Centres and programmes as appropriate to your subject and academic interests.

11. To participate in the recruitment and selection of students. 12. To work with the Library, Faculty Offices, timetabling, IT and the LTU to prepare for the effective delivery of courses each session.

RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE, RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH CULTURE 1. 2. To advance knowledge of the subject by conducting research and publishing the results individually and in collaboration with others. To undertake knowledge transfer and enterprise activity and to undertake contract research and consultancy as and when appropriate. To actively pursue grant opportunities to support research through Research Councils, Foundations, charities, and individual donors. To act as referee for research councils, grant-awarding bodies, journals, publishers as appropriate. To advance the research culture of SOAS by participating in seminars, conferences and workshops To endeavour to ensure compliance of self and others with good practice in relation to the conduct of research, the ethics policy, IPR, copyright and other relevant School policies.

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ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. To participate in the activities of the Schools committees as appointed. To participate in the appraisal process and undertake staff development as appropriate. To participate in the mentoring and staff support systems. To contribute to the planning of the activities and distribution of administrative roles in the Department or Centre. To take on appropriate administrative tasks in the Department or Centre. To develop School or Department links with external and international organisations. To participate as required in fund-raising and development initiatives. To assist in the recruitment of colleagues and students as appropriate.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

FEBRUARY 2011

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Department: Lecturer in Arabic Linguistics Linguistics/NME

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 1. Evidence of being able to carry out and publish research of academic quality which will improve, or at least maintain, the Departments research rating in the Research Excellence Framework. This would be at least two publications of international quality. 2. Ability to lecture, tutor and supervise undergraduate to postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds and experience to a high academic standard. Teaching experience in a Higher Education environment, preferably a University is desirable. 3. A specialist knowledge of the Arabic language, and the linguistic study of it. 4. Proven administrative and organisational skills. 5. Sound time management skills; the ability to plan and to meet deadlines. 6. Well developed written and interpersonal communication skills. Essential Qualifications: 7. PhD in Linguistics or Arabic Studies with a strong linguistic component. Essential Personal Qualities: 8. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, academic peers and external/professional organisations. 9. Ability to work independently and to participate fully as a team member.

10. Commitment to providing quality programmes at all levels. 11. Flexibility and responsiveness, particularly to the changing education environment. 12. High degree of professional judgement and integrity.

Closing date: 31 March 2011 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing: 9th May 2011 SOAS values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer.