University College London 
London, United Kingdom Project Description
About us
Founded in 1902, UCL Institute of Education has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The Department of Culture, Communication and Media (CCM) is a department of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of: Media and Cultural Studies, Art, Design and Museology; Academic writing; English education: Applied Linguistics; Music Education; Multimodality studies; Learning with Digital Technologies.
About the role
In this post you will supervise MA dissertations in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and related areas. The main activities are as follows:
- Supervising 10 dissertations in Applied Linguistics, specifically in the areas of : language and identity, Discourse Analysis, Critical Discourse analysis, Language Policy, and Global Englishes.
- Supporting the running of the Dissertation module throughout the academic year, as required.
- Attending induction and standardisation meetings for the activities above as required.
This post is available until 13th August 2027 in the first instance.
About you
You will have completed a doctorate in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related discipline and have a good knowledge of foundational areas and paradigms in one or more of the following areas: language and identity, Discourse Analysis, Critical Discourse analysis, Language Policy, and Global Englishes.
Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Miguel Perez-Milans: m.milans@ucl.ac.uk
It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.
Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy
Our faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.