23.990, Jobs: English Linguistics: Assistant Professor, City U of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.990, Jobs: English Linguistics: Assistant Professor, City U of Hong Kong

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Date: 27-Feb-2012
From:  Human Resources Office [hrojob at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: English Linguistics: Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:46:40
From:  Human Resources Office [hrojob at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: English Linguistics: Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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 University or Organization: City University of Hong Kong 
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Worldwide Search for Talent

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is 
pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a 
publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and 
developing students' talent and creating applicable knowledge to support 
social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six 
Colleges/Schools. Within the next two years, the University aims to recruit 
100 more scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including 
science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative 
media, energy, environment, and other strategic growth areas. 

Applications are invited for:

Assistant Professor (Technical Communication for Science and 
Engineering)
Department of English [Ref. C/129/49]

The Department of English is a leading centre for English studies in the 
Asian region, and has an international reputation for its research on 
English language and literature. Faculty in the Department typically teach 
five courses a year, covering a wide range of subjects such as English 
Linguistics, Literature, and English for Specific Purposes for students 
across the university. Further information on the Department is available at 
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en/.

Duties: Assist in teaching, curriculum development and administration of 
programs in technical writing for science and engineering students; 
conduct research related to fields such as technical communication, 
English for Specific Purposes or English for Academic Purposes; and 
assist the Department in a variety of academic and administrative duties.  
The post is a substantiation-track position.

Requirements: A PhD in English Language Teaching/English 
Linguistics/Rhetoric or related disciplines, with a strong and ambitious 
research agenda. Experience and background in teaching technical 
communication to ESL students is desirable.

Salary and Conditions of Service: Remuneration package will be driven 
by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe 
benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and 
relocation assistance (where applicable).  Initial appointment will be made 
on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application: For further information or queries about the 
post, please email Professor Rocio G. Davis at rdavis at cityu.edu.hk. 

Please send the application with a current curriculum vitae and names of 
three referees to the application address below [Fax: (852) 2788 1154 or 
(852) 3442 0311; email: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk]. Applications and 
nominations received by 1 April 2012 will receive full consideration.  
Applications received earlier will receive immediate attention. The 
University reserves the right not to fill the position. Personal data provided 
by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the University's 
personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are 
committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all 
qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of 
our staff.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 110th among the world's top 
universities and the 15th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 
2011 surveys.

Application Deadline: 01-Apr-2012 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Human Resources Office  
	City University of Hong Kong 
	Tat Chee Avenue 
	Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Email Address for Applications: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk

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