34.1895, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 34.1895, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 13-Jun-2023
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
General Linguistics; Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data
Analytics

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 English Language and (Applied)
Linguistics (Ref. 230612007)

The Department of English and Communication within the Faculty of
Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a long history
of conducting cutting-edge research in language and communication and
producing high quality graduates for the professional workplace. With
a team of around 27 full-time academic staff, our focus areas are
professional communication and applied language studies, and we
provide teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
More information can be obtained through the departmental homepage at
http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/, including information about our key
areas of research 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 demonstrated record of research in (Applied) Linguistics,
Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Generative
AI/LLMs (e.g. ChatGPT), across various methodologies.

The appointee will be required to do the following:
 - 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 meet the following requirements:
 - have a doctoral degree in (Applied) Linguistics, Computational
Linguistics, or a related discipline;
 - have 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.
Strong preference will be given to those with specialisation in
artificial intelligence and data analytics (AIDA) and especially with
the current global interest in Generative AI.

A highly competitive package includes a medical benefits plan and a
gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for
three years initially, with the possibility of extension.

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website below.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 July 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/.

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.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=230612007
Contact Information:
         Catherine Dela Cruz
        Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk

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