30.2886, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics: Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 30.2886, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics: Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:44:58
From:  Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics: Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
Department: Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Professor in Applied Language Sciences / Bilingualism and Communication
Job Rank: Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Philosophy of Language; Sociolinguistics; Special Education Needs; Language Pathology; Speech Therapy


Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary
institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including
Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff
strength of around 1,400. The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of
the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion. 
 
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Professor in Applied Language Sciences / Bilingualism and Communication (Ref.
19072216)

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is one of the constituent
departments of the Faculty of Humanities. More information about the
Department may be found at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/. 

The appointee will be required to:
- Engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels; 
- Assume an important role in curriculum design and development; 
- Undertake academic research in his/her areas of expertise, including but not
limited to making applications for external research grants; 
- Provide administrative support for academic development and departmental
objectives, and play an active role in programme management; 
- Render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large;
- Provide academic leadership in his/her areas of expertise; and 
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her
delegates.
 
Applicants should have:
- A PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with one of the following
specialisms: i) Clinical Linguistics, Special Education Needs, Language
Pathology, Speech Therapy, Neuroscience or Computational Linguistics with
usage of language technology in digital humanities and big data analytics.
Additional expertise in other areas of the humanities such as media studies or
language and literature will be a significant advantage; or Bilingual
Corporate Communication, Intercultural Communication,
Bilingualism/Multilingualism, Chinese Language Education or related fields; 
- Substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements; 
- A high level of fluency in English; and 
- A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service. 

Preference will be given to those who are fluent in Cantonese or Putonghua and
literate in written Chinese. 

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. An appropriate term
will be provided for appointment at Professor level. For general information
on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University,
please visit the website at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/doc/terms_and_conditions_academic_staff.pdf
. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the
application.

Application:
Please send a completed application form to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li
Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong
Kong or via email to the application email provided below. Application forms
can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from the application link
provided below. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still
complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment
process. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. The
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	Human Resources Office, 13/F 
	Li Ka Shing Tower 
	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom 
	Hung Hom, Kowloon  
	Hong Kong  
Email Address for Applications: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 


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