28.2069, Jobs: General Linguistics: Chair of Department, The Education University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 28.2069, Jobs:  General Linguistics: Chair of Department, The Education University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 03 May 2017 14:17:31
From:  The Human Resources Office [http://www.eduhk.hk/fhm]
Subject: General Linguistics: Chair of Department, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong

University or Organization: The Education University of Hong Kong 
Department: Department of English Language Education / Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies
Job Location: Tai Po, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.eduhk.hk
Job Title: Chair Professors
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Description:

The University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific
region, focusing on Education and complementary disciplines, and recognised
for its excellence in nurturing competent and caring professionals and the
impact of scholarship. If you are excited by the prospect of contributing your
expertise to the development of a leading multidisciplinary University at the
heart of East Asia, we would like to hear from you.

For further details about the University, please visit its website at
http://www.eduhk.hk.

Chair Professors

The University is seeking to appoint senior academics who are creative,
future-oriented with a passion for their work and a willingness to lead teams
of bright and young academics towards successful careers and making a positive
impact in their communities.

The applicants are expected to have a strong publication record and
international reputation. They should also have leadership experience; be good
teachers; and be able to contribute to collaborative research and academic
programme development, to secure external funds, and to serve the community
with their expertise. Applicants should also have an appreciation of the
rewards and challenges of working in a multicultural context.

Applications are invited from the following Departments:  

Department of English Language Education / Department of Linguistics and
Modern Language Studies 

English Language Studies (Ref : CPP/ELE/LML/0417)

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in English Language or a related
discipline. They should also have a strong publication record and strong
international reputations/networks, leadership experience and be able to
demonstrate effective university teaching, familiarity with student
practicums, and the ability to contribute to collaborative research and
academic programme development, to secure external funds, and to serve to the
profession. The ideal candidates should have expertise in one or more of the
following areas: Teaching English as a second or foreign language; second
language acquisition; discourse; sociolinguistics; and varieties of English. 

Please visit http://www.eduhk.hk/fhm for details of the FHM.

Remuneration package will be highly competitive and attractive fringe benefits
will be offered.

Applications or nominations with full curriculum vitae and completed
application form should be sent to the “Secretary of Strategic Recruitment
Search Committee” by email to search at eduhk.hk. Review of applications will
start from 8 May 2017, and will continue until the post is filled.

Application Form is obtainable from (a) the application URL below; or (b) the
Human Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education
University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other
employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information
Collection Statement, please refer to
http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications/nominations will be treated in strict confidence. The
University reserves the right not to fill the position or to fill the position
by invitation. Those who are shortlisted will be contacted. Since the
incumbent may engage in work relating to students in schools, prospective
employee(s) may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check
operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: search at eduhk.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm 
Contact Information
	The Human Resources Office 
	Email: http://www.eduhk.hk/fhm 

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