31.1547, Jobs: Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Full Professor, The University of Macau

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Subject: 31.1547, Jobs: Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Full Professor, The University of Macau

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Date: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:15:11
From: Cyrus Leung [cyrusleung at um.edu.mo]
Subject: Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics: Full Professor, The University of Macau, China

 
University or Organization: The University of Macau 
Department: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Job Location: Macau, China 
Web Address: https://fah.um.edu.mo/
Job Title: Full Professor of Linguistics in English
Job Rank: Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; bilingualism and multilingualism


Description:

The University of Macau (UM) is the only public comprehensive university in
Macao. With the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,
and the new initiatives of the university to boost cutting-edge research and
interdisciplinary programmes, UM embraces unprecedented opportunities for
development, and offers bright career prospect to professionals in different
areas.

The Department of English (DENG) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH)
invites applications for the position of Full Professor of Linguistics in
English, preferably specializing in one of the following fields: a)
sociolinguistics or language variation; b) bilingualism and multilingualism;
and c) semantics and pragmatics.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Linguistics or related areas,
teaching experience at tertiary level, and a record of research accomplishment
appropriate to the rank of Full Professor. Applicants should be able to
demonstrate excellence in teaching, an outstanding publication record, a
willingness to provide service to the University, and an interest in English
in the Asian context. Candidates with quality research publications and
teaching experience in varieties of English, sociolinguistics, bilingualism
and multilingualism, and/or semantics/pragmatics will be particularly welcome.
The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in as early as January 2021.

Remuneration:

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,210,300 (approximately
USD149,420) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic
qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum
income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various
discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a
wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on campus
accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our
package are available at: https://www.um.edu.mo/admo/vacancy_faq/.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and
apply ONLINE. When applying, please upload a cover letter, a current CV (with
English translations wherever relevant) and a writing sample (i.e. 'Research
Work/Publication'). Other documents may be submitted as needed or as
available. Review of applications will commence in end of May 2020 and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their
applications not successful if they were not invited for an interview within 3
months of application.  
  
Human Resources Section, Office of Administration
University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China 
Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy at um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8589; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute
of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the
right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and
experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for
recruitment purpose only***
**Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be
given to Macao permanent residents**



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/fah_deng_fp_04_2020/ 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources Section Office of Administration 
	Email: vacancy at um.edu.mo 
	Phone: +853 8822 8589 
	Fax: +853 8822 2412 


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