31.3398, Jobs: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Neurolinguistics; Typology: Assoc/Full Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 31.3398, Jobs: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Neurolinguistics; Typology: Assoc/Full Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:09:57
From: Dr. Wai Ting Siok [siok at hku.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Neurolinguistics; Typology: Assoc/Full Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong 
Web Address: https://linguistics.hku.hk/
Job Title: Professor/Associate Professor
Job Rank: Assoc/Full Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Neurolinguistics; Typology 


Description:

The University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor in
Language Diversity and Documentation/Language Neuroscience in the School of
Humanities (Linguistics) (Ref.: 502386), to commence on August 1, 2021 or as
soon as possible thereafter, on tenure terms.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Linguistics, with
strengths/expertise in one or more of the following specializations:
- Linguistic typology and documentation, with a focus on non-Indo-European
languages and little researched or endangered languages, especially those of
the Asia-Pacific region;
- Language diversity, complexity and multilingualism using big data methods;
and/or
- Neurolinguistics and neuroscience of language applying neuroimaging
techniques such as MRI, fMRI, DTI and MEG.

The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research
programme to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to take on
administrative duties. He/She should demonstrate leadership and mentorship
qualities with a clear vision of the department leadership role, and a
willingness to collaborate across academic units to enhance and promote
interdisciplinary research. Total teaching load will be three to four courses
per year, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the
Department of Linguistics can be obtained at http://linguistics.hku.hk.
Enquiries may be sent to Dr. Wai Ting Siok, Chairperson, Department of
Linguistics at the contact email provided below.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with 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 University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up
to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 500057)
need not re-apply.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.

Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site, found at the
application link provided below, and upload:
(1) Sample of written work;
(2) Research statement, indicating which rank the candidate is applying for;
(3) List of the journals and anthologies in which the candidate has published
articles and publishers of the candidate’s books, if any;
(4) An up-to-date C.V.;
(5) Teaching portfolio; and
(6) At least three letters of reference submitted through Interfolio to
sohappt at hku.hk (quoting ref. no. of the position).

To facilitate blind review, the Department requests that items (1), (2), and
(3) above be anonymized by removing any identifying information, such as name
and institutional affiliation.

Review of applications will start on January 4, 2021 and continue until
February 28, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts
expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.



Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/502386/professorassociate-professor-in-language-diversity-and-documentationlanguage-neuroscience 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Wai Ting Siok 
	Email: siok at hku.hk 


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