28.1207, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 28.1207, Jobs:  English; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:47:27
From:  soesrapp at hku.hk [soesrapp at hku.hk]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong 
Job Location: HKG, Hong Kong 
Job Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Linguistics/Language and
Communication in the School of English (Ref.: 201700275)

Applications are invited for tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor
in English Linguistics/Language and Communication in the School of English of
the Faculty of Arts, to commence on January 1, 2018 or as soon as possible
thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal
and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year
fixed-term contract.

The School of English offers an integrated programme in English Studies,
including undergraduate teaching and supervision of research students in
English and American Literatures, World Literature in English, English
Linguistics, World Englishes, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, and
Language Acquisition. It also offers an undergraduate interdisciplinary
programme in Language and Communication, which focuses on the study and use of
language in multilingual contexts, particularly in Asia, as well as languages
in socio-cultural contexts. The School also contributes to the teaching of the
B.A.& B.Ed. in Language Education (English) and the B.A. (Literary Studies) &
L.L.B. double degree programmes. Further details, including information about
the School’s research profile in language and linguistics, can be found at
http://www.english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in ESL
teaching.

The position is open to scholars working in any subfield of English
linguistics or language and communication. Applicants should have a Ph.D.
degree in a relevant discipline and an active research record, and be prepared
to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The
appointee should be able to contribute to the teaching of both the English
Studies programme and the programme in Language and Communication.

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s
qualifications and experience will be offered, as well as annual leave and
medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross
income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic
salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants should send a completed application form, together with a cover
letter, an up-to-date C.V., a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or
published article), and three letters of recommendation, in PDF format,
directly to the application email below.  Application forms (341/1111) can be
downloaded at the application URL below.  Further particulars can be obtained
at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes April 30, 2017.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only
candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application
result.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. To promote gender
diversity and professional advancement of women, the Faculty of Arts expressly
encourages qualified women to apply.

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2017 

Email Address for Applications: soesrapp at hku.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc 
Contact Information
	soesrapp at hku.hk 
	Email: soesrapp at hku.hk 

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