[Edling] Assistant Professor post at HK University of Science & Technology

Tue Nov 5 12:02:04 UTC 2024

Dear Colleagues
My university – the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology – is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics.
See below and attached for details of the job and how to apply. Please forward to any individuals or networks you think might be interested.
Kind regards
James Simpson

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Job title:              Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Department:     Division of Humanities
Job ID:                  10354

Job Posting Details
The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Linguistics with an expected start date of July 2, 2025.  The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor; exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered.
We particularly encourage applicants whose approach draws upon sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and/or linguistic anthropology. Expertise in language education or an associated area of applied linguistics would be an advantage.
The appointee will be expected to publish strongly, write grant proposals, supervise graduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows, organize workshops and seminars, and develop internal, local and international collaborations. They will teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in Humanities for general education and/or the master’s program in International Language Education.
Applicants should have a PhD degree in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics or an associated discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching, and will have a strong publication record appropriate to career stage. They will have a developing trajectory as Principal or Co-Investigator on funded projects.
In addition to a research postgraduate program at both master’s and doctoral level in the broad area of Humanities, the Division of Humanities provides general education courses for all undergraduates at HKUST. The School of Humanities and Social Science offers a postgraduate master’s program, MA in International Language Education. For more information about the research areas of the Division of Humanities, visit https://huma.ust.hk/.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor James Simpson, Professor in Humanities at hmjsimpson at ust.hk<mailto:hmjsimpson at ust.hk>
Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable.  Initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.
Application Procedure
Applications should be sent via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/158451 together with (i) a cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching; (ii) full CV; (iii) two writing samples of chapter/article length work, all in PDF format; (iv) record of teaching performance and syllabi of two proposed undergraduate courses. Three reference letters should be submitted via Interfolio.  The Search and Appointments Committee of the Division will begin to review the applications from 31 January 2025. The review process will continue until the position is filled.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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James Simpson
Professor, Division of Humanities
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Clear Water Bay
Hong Kong
hmjsimpson at ust.hk
https://huma.hkust.edu.hk/people/james-simpson

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