position available

[Paul Fletcher]

Professor: Chair of Speech & Hearing Sciences
(RF-2002/2003-217)

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor: Chair of
Speech & Hearing Sciences in the Division of Speech & Hearing
Sciences of the Faculty of Education, tenable from September 1, 2003
or as soon as possible thereafter.  Appointment will initially be
made on a three- to five-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility
of renewal.

The Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences is responsible for the
education of speech/language therapists and audiologists in Hong Kong
and more widely.  It is committed to innovative curriculum practice,
and is a pioneer in problem-based learning (PBL) approaches.  The
Division has a strong research profile, with a particular commitment
to the investigation of communication disorders in Chinese
populations.  The Division has world-class facilities, including
laboratories with specialist equipment, clinical suites and library
holdings.  Further information can be obtained from the website:
http://www.hku.hk/speech/.

The appointee should have a distinguished record of research,
publication and supervision of research students. He/She would be
expected to contribute to teaching in relevant programmes, and
research in an area of speech, language or hearing sciences related
to communication disorders; provide research leadership in the
Division; and play a key role in the development of research policy,
strategy and staff development in the Faculty and more broadly, in
the University.  A knowledge of Chinese, and a recognised clinical
qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

Annual salaries [attracting contract-end gratuity and University
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of
basic salary] will be within the professorial range, which is not
less than HKD1.2M, with starting salary depending on qualifications
and experience (which is subject to review from time to time at the
entire discretion of the University).  At current rates, salaries tax
does not exceed 15% of gross income.  Leave and medical/dental
benefits, and a taxable financial subsidy under the Home Financing
Scheme for reimbursing either the actual rental payment or the
mortgage repayment up to the relevant maximum entitlement, where
appropriate, will be offered to successful candidate.

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be
obtained at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the
Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (tel: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559
2058; e-mail: apptunit at reg.hku.hk).  Review of applications will
begin from March 15, 2003 until the position is filled.  Further
enquiries about the post can be addressed to the Head of Division
(Fax: (852) 2559 0060; E-mail: ayclo at hkucc.hku.hk).  The University
reserves the right not to fill the post or to fill the post by
invitation or to make an appointment at an appropriate level.


The University is an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
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