35.691, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Documentation: Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 16-Feb-2024
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Documentation: Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional 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 Language and Professional
Communication
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language
Documentation; Language Education

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal
contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the
world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education and
research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties
and three independent schools. Besides ranked among the top 100
universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS,
THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU was ranked among the top 20
universities in three subjects and top 100 universities in 14
subjects/subject areas in QS World University Rankings by Subject
2023.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION

Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional
Communication (Ref. 240216004)

The Department of English and Communication within the Faculty of
Humanities 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 demonstrated record of research in the field of English for
Specific Purposes (ESP) as applied to industries such as Global
Aviation; Maritime and Logistics; Business Outsourcing and
International Business Communications; Railways, Traffic, and Smart
Cities; and similar settings.  Experience in and familiarity with
Generative AI applications to ESP is a plus.

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

Applicants should (a) have a doctoral degree in (Applied) Linguistics,
Language Education, English for Specific Purposes, or a related
discipline; (b) preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral
research experience; (c) have demonstrated promise of a high level of
creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of
their field; (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching
skills; and (e) 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.

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website
(https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap).  Consideration of applications will
commence on 16 March 2024 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=240216004
Contact Information:
        Catheine Dela Cruz
        Email: catherine.delacruz at polyu.edu.hk



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