23.945, Jobs: Chinese Linguistics: Assoc Prof, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

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Subject: 23.945, Jobs: Chinese Linguistics: Assoc Prof, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

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Date: 24-Feb-2012
From:  Li [hro at ied.edu.hk]
Subject: Chinese Linguistics: Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong

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Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:35:07
From:  Li [hro at ied.edu.hk]
Subject: Chinese Linguistics: Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong

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University or Organization: The Hong Kong Institute of Education 
Department: Faculty of Languages
Job Location: Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.ied.edu.hk
Job Rank: Associate Professor  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)

Description:

The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a publicly funded institution 
offering a full range of academic programmes at doctoral, master, bachelor 
and postgraduate diploma levels as well as other professional development 
programmes to over 8,000 students, serving teachers and professionals 
studying in education and related humanities, social sciences, and arts and 
culture disciplines. With the Hong Kong SAR Government's support for the 
Institute to develop into an Education-focused, multidisciplinary institution 
with strong research capacity, and in line with the Institute's plan to become 
a University of Education, we continue to strengthen our capacity in new 
discipline areas.

Through our research, the Institute aspires to become a leading agent of 
change for education and public policies in the Asia Pacific region. Our 
vision is clearly focused on innovative, world-class research and 
development that contributes to solving problems and addressing public 
policy issues locally and globally. Collaboration, intellectual freedom and 
innovation are our hallmark values. If you are excited by the prospect of 
contributing your expertise to the development of a leading multidisciplinary 
institution at the heart of East Asia, we would like to hear from you.

The Institute invites applications for the following posts:
Associate Professor (Linguistics)
(Ref: AssoProf/LING/FLAN/0212) 
Faculty of Languages

The Faculty is seeking academics excited by the prospect of contributing 
their expertise in the area of Linguistics. The appointee will participate in 
teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service. He/She is 
required to be actively involved in research that leads to publications in 
recognized refereed journals; develop and teach in programmes at both the 
undergraduate and postgraduate levels; give guidance to students in the 
capacity of academic adviser; supervise students on teaching practice and 
contribute to faculty/departmental activities and management.  

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in the discipline of Chinese 
Linguistics, areas of specialization include one or more of the followings: 
syntax, semantics, discourse, and pragmatics, plus a substantial and 
successful record of publications in the field and the ability to obtain external 
grants. Applicants with less substantial relevant experience may be 
considered for the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  
Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental benefits and, where 
applicable, housing benefits.

Application Forms are obtainable from (a) 
http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human Resources Office 
(address below). The completed Application Form, together with full CV, 
should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to the application 
email address below, by fax (number below, or by post to the application 
address below on or before 9 March 2012. Please quote the reference 
number of the position in the application and mark "Strictly Confidential - 
Job Application" on the envelope. 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are 
shortlisted will be contacted. 

Further information about the Institute is available at http://www.ied.edu.hk.

HKIEd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 09-Mar-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Human Resources Office  
	3/F, Administration Building 
	The Hong Kong Institute of Education 
	10 Lo Ping Road 
	Tai Po, New Territories  
	Hong Kong  
Email Address for Applications: hro at ied.edu.hk 
Contact Information:
	Miss Li
	Email: hro at ied.edu.hk 
	Fax: 852-2948 6005 

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