position in Hong Kong

[Brian MacWhinney]

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.  It has over 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate
students from 48 countries.  English is the medium of instruction.
The University is committed to international standards for excellence
in scholarship and research.

Professor/Associate Professor in Speech and Hearing Sciences

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate
Professor in Speech and Hearing Sciences in the Division of Speech
and Hearing Sciences of the Faculty of Education, tenable from
September 1, 2005.  The appointment will initially be made on a three-
year fixed-term basis, with a strong possibility of renewal on the
basis of performance and funding availability.

The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences has been pioneering
research and teaching on communication disorders in Hong Kong and in
the region.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree specialising in communication
disorders or a related field. Knowledge of Cantonese and a recognised
speech therapy/pathology clinical qualification are preferred but not
required.  The applicant should possess strong university teaching
experience.  An excellent track record in research as evidenced by
publications and success in obtaining research funding is essential.
Information about the Division can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/
speech/. For further details, please contact Dr. Edwin Yiu, Division
of Speech and Hearing Sciences (Fax: (852) 2559 0060 or Email:
eyiu at hku.hk).

Starting annual salaries are as follows (subject to review from time
to time at the entire discretion of the University):

Professor                               :           around HK$803,700

Associate Professor               :           around HK$593,100

  (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8)

The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of
basic salary.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 16% of
gross income.  The appointment carries leave and medical/dental
benefits.  Housing benefits will be provided.

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 hkucc.hku.hk).   Closes August 15, 2005.

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