29.4857, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 29.4857, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:12:57
From:  The University of Hong Kong [webadm at hku.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong 
Department: Centre for Applied English Studies
Job Location: HKG, Hong Kong 
Web Address: https://caes.hku.hk/home/
Job Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

The University of Hong Kong
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics 

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
(Ref.: 492470) in the Centre for Applied English Studies of the University of
Hong Kong, to commence on September 1, 2019. Appointments will be made 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.

A Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics or a closely related field is needed.
Applicants should have the experience of teaching Applied Linguistics/TESOL
courses and supervising students at the postgraduate level. The Centre is
ideally seeking expertise in teaching and researching one or more of the
following areas: second language acquisition, pronunciation/phonology,
vocabulary teaching & learning, or intercultural communication. Other areas of
expertise that can complement the Centre’s strengths may also be considered.
Applicants should also have a track-record of research publications in
top-tier journals and the ability to attract research grants.

The appointees will primarily be required to teach the Centre’s M.A.
programme, supervise M.A. students and make a contribution to academic
leadership. Appointees will also be required to supervise doctoral students
and carry out research. Information about the Centre can be obtained at
http://caes.hku.hk and the M.A. in Applied Linguistics programme at
http://caes.hku.hk/maal.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications
and experience will be offered, in addition to 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.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants
should apply online at the University’s careers site at the application link
provided below and upload a cover letter outlining their suitability for the
post and an up-to-date C.V. Closes January 7, 2019.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. To promote gender
diversity and professional advancement of women as well as men, the Faculty of
Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from both genders to apply.



Application Deadline: 07-Jan-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://tinyurl.com/y799q422 
Contact Information
	The University of Hong Kong 
	Email: webadm at hku.hk 


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