Chair position in Hong Kong

[Brian MacWhinney]

Professor: Chair of Speech & Hearing Sciences (Re-advertisement)

(RF-2003/2004-224)

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor: Chair of Speech &
Hearing Sciences in the Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences of the Faculty
of Education, tenable from as soon as possible.  Appointment will initially
be made on a three- to five-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of
renewal.

The Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences is responsible for the education
of speech/language therapists and audiologists in Hong Kong and more widely.
It is committed to innovative curriculum practice, and is a pioneer in
problem-based learning (PBL) approaches.  The Division has a strong research
profile, with a particular commitment to the investigation of communication
disorders in Chinese populations.  The Division has world-class facilities,
including laboratories with specialist equipment, clinical suites, and
library holdings.  Further information can be obtained from the website:
http://www.hku.hk/speech/.

The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of higher
learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments and
sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and centres.
Current enrolment includes 10,000 undergraduates and 7,000 postgraduates
from 48 countries.  English is the medium of instruction.  The University is
committed to international standards for excellence in scholarship and
research.

The appointee should have a distinguished record of research, publication
and supervision of research students.  He/She would be expected to
contribute to teaching in relevant programmes, and research in an area of
speech, language or hearing sciences related to communication disorders;
provide research leadership in the Division; and play a key role in the
development of research policy, strategy and staff development in the
Faculty and more broadly, in the University. A knowledge of Chinese, and a
recognized clinical qualification would be advantageous but are not
essential.

Starting annual salary [attracting contract-end gratuity and University
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic
salary] will be within the professorial range (which is subject to review
from time to time in accordance with the University¹s established
mechanism), the minimum of which is circa HK$1.1M (US$1 = HK$7.8) depending
on qualifications and experience. At current rates, salaries tax does not
exceed 16% of gross income.  Leave, medical/dental benefits will be offered
to the successful candidate. The provision of housing benefits (where
applicable) is subject to review.

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained
at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit
(Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: apptunit at reg.hku.hk).
Review of applications will begin from May 24, 2004 until the position is
filled.  Further enquiries about the post can be addressed to the Head of
Division (tel: (852) 2859 0595; fax: (852) 2559 0060; e-mail: tara at hku.hk).
The University reserves the right not to fill the post or to fill the post
by invitation.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
No-Smoking Policy