Positions at Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Hong Kong

[Anita Wong]

Dear colleagues,
	We now have two new openings at the Division of Speech and Hearing  
Sciences, University of Hong Kong.
We would be most grateful if you could help pass the word amongst your 
colleagues.
	Thank you.

Best wishes,


Anita Wong, Ph.D.
Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Hong Kong


Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors
in the Faculty of Education

Applications are invited for the following positions in the Faculty of 
Education, from as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, 
with the possibility of renewal.

The roots of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong go 
back to 1917.  Today the Faculty is a multifaceted body responsible not 
only for programmes in education at all levels but also for speech and 
hearing sciences.  Information about the Faculty can be obtained at 
http://www.hku.hk/education/

We seek candidates who will strengthen the Faculty's commitment to 
excellence in teaching and research.  Candidates should possess a Ph.D. 
degree, a well-defined programme of research, interest in pursuing 
external research funding and the ability to provide academic 
leadership in their area of expertise.  They will be expected to 
supervise postgraduate research students and make a contribution to 
cross-disciplinary teaching in the Faculty's programmes.

Speech and Hearing Sciences – (a) Professor/Associate Professor (Ref.: 
RF-2006/2007-414) and (b) Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant 
Professor (Ref.:  RF-2006/2007-415)

Applicants should have demonstrated teaching expertise and evidence of 
research productivity in one or more areas of human communication 
and/or its disorders. This includes but is not limited to speech, 
voice, language, swallowing, hearing, literacy, and perception, in 
adults and/or children. Research with a clinical focus will be an 
advantage.



For posts (a), the appointments will be made under the Centenary 
Recruitment Plan (CRP) and appointees who have demonstrated performance 
will be considered for tenure during the second three-year contract.  
Exceptionally outstanding candidates for these four posts could also be 
considered for appointment on tenure terms.  Information about the CRP 
can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/

Applicants should indicate clearly which post and field (preferably 
with reference number) they wish to be considered for.

Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from 
time to time at the entire discretion of the University):

Professor	:	HK$803,700 – 1,125,720

Associate Professor	:	HK$593,100 – 917,220
					
Assistant Professor	:	HK$451,980 – 698,520

  (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8)

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

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be 
obtained at https://www.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: ).  Closes 
April 20, 2007.


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


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