23.1616, Jobs: Disciplinary Writing; English for Specific Purposes: Asst/Assoc Prof, City U of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.1616, Jobs: Disciplinary Writing; English for Specific Purposes: Asst/Assoc Prof, City U of Hong Kong

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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:26:07
From: Rodney Jones, Associate Head [enrodney at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: Disciplinary Writing; English for Specific Purposes: Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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University or Organization: City University of Hong Kong 
Department: Department of English
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Disciplinary Writing; English for Specific Purposes

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that 
is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a 
publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and 
developing students' talent and creating applicable knowledge to 
support social and economic advancement.  

Applications are invited for:
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
(Disciplinary Writing/English for Specific Purposes - Interdisciplinary 
Appointment)
Department of English [Ref. C/134/49]

Duties: 
Assist in teaching, curriculum development and administration of 
programs in discipline-specific English for students in various schools 
and colleges across the University including the College of Science and 
Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and 
Social Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Creative Media, and 
the School of Energy and Environment; conduct research related to 
fields such as disciplinary writing, English for Specific Purposes, and 
Rhetoric and Composition; and assist the Department in a variety of 
academic and administrative duties. The successful candidate will be 
offered a joint appointment with another academic unit of the 
University. The post is a substantiation-track position.

Requirements: 
A PhD in English Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Rhetoric and 
Composition/Business or Technical Communication or related 
disciplines, with a strong and ambitious research agenda. Experience 
and background in teaching discipline-specific writing and 
communication skills to ESL students is desirable. Ideally, candidates 
should combine a knowledge of specific subject areas (engineering, 
science, business) with research interests in ESP/EAP and an interest 
in working from an interdisciplinary perspective. 

Salary and Conditions of Service:
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and 
individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, 
medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where 
applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application:
For further information or queries about the post, please email Dr. 
Rodney Jones, email address below.

Please send the application with a current curriculum vitae to the 
application address below, by fax to (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 
0311, or by email to hrojob at cityu.edu.hk. Applications received by 15 
April 2012 will receive full consideration. Applications received earlier 
will receive immediate attention. Shortlisted candidates for the post of 
Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 
reference reports sent directly by their referees to the Department, 
specifying the position applied for. The University reserves the right not 
to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used 
strictly in accordance with the University's personal data policies, a 
copy of which will be provided upon request.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we 
are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications 
from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the 
diversity of our staff.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 110th among the world's 
top universities and the 15th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli 
Symonds 2011 surveys.

Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Human Resources Office  
	City University of Hong Kong 
	Tat Chee Avenue 
	Kowloon  
	Hong Kong  
Email Address for Applications: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Rodney Jones, Associate Head 
	Email: enrodney at cityu.edu.hk 

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