34.2355, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Language Documentation, Ling & Literature: Research Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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LINGUIST List: Vol-34-2355. Wed Aug 02 2023. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 34.2355, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Language Documentation, Ling & Literature: Research Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 02-Aug-2023
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Language Documentation, Ling & Literature: Research Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department: Department of English and Communication
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Research Assistant Professor in Area Studies and
Intercultural Communication
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language
Acquisition; Language Documentation; Ling & Literature; Language
Education, Intercultural Communication

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

With 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(PolyU) has evolved alongside our society and made pivotal
contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the
world. PolyU pursues world-class excellence in education and research,
and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three
independent schools. Besides ranking among the top 100 universities
globally by both THE and QS World University Rankings, PolyU was
placed among the top 50 universities in four disciplines in QS World
University Rankings by Subject 2023, with three of them ranking 1st in
Hong Kong.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION
Research Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural
Communication (Ref. 230802008)

The Department of English and Communication has a long history of
conducting cutting-edge research in language and communication and
producing high quality graduates for the professional workplace. More
information about our research can be obtained at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/.

The Department is now inviting applications for the position of
Research Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants
with the following characteristics:
 - demonstrated record of research in Intercultural Communication, and
the intersection between culture, language, and professional settings
(especially multicultural workplaces in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay
Area); and
 - experience in teaching European languages, especially Spanish,
French, and German

The appointee will be required to:
- conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external
research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal
Investigator or Co-Investigator;
 - provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
 - contribute to departmental service; and
 - perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or
his/her delegates

Applicants should have:
 - a doctoral degree in (Applied) Linguistics, Language Education,
Intercultural Communication, or a related discipline;
 - at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
 - demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in
research and teaching in some subdivisions of their field;
 - be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and
 - be highly proficient in written and spoken English

Conditions of Service :
A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a
gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two
years initially, with possibility of extension.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family
status or physical or mental disabilities.
Application :

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website
(https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap).  Consideration of applications will
commence on 1 September 2023 until the position is filled.  The
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment
can be found at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=230802008
Contact Information:
         Catherine Dela Cruz
        Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk

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