23.2996, Jobs: Applied Ling; Rhetoric and Composition: Asst Prof, City University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.2996, Jobs: Applied Ling; Rhetoric and Composition: Asst Prof, City University of Hong Kong

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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:19:21
From:  Human Resources Office [hrojob at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Rhetoric and Composition: Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Rhetoric and Composition

Description:

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. 

Applications are invited for:
Assistant Professor
(Rhetoric and Composition/English for Academic Purposes/Discipline-
Specific English)
Department of English [Ref. C/156/09]

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 including 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: 
Responsible for teaching, development and administration of programs in 
Composition and discipline-specific English across the University; conduct 
research in these fields; undertake Department's academic and 
administrative duties as appropriate. 

Requirements: 
A PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition/English for Academic 
Purposes/Language Teaching/English Linguistics or related disciplines, with 
evidence of a strong research agenda and teaching ability.  Experience and 
background in the teaching of composition or academic English to ESL 
students is desirable.  Candidates are expected to show evidence of their 
ability to teach university-level writing and reading effectively in a program 
that privileges critical thinking through argumentative and analytical writing for 
students from all disciplines in an ESL context, and demonstrate evidence of 
meaningful scholarship through presentations at professional meetings and/or 
publications in highly-ranked peer-reviewed journals.

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 Dr. Rodney 
JONES, Acting Head at enrodney at cityu.edu.hk. 

Please send the application with a current curriculum vitae and names of 
three referees to: 
Human Resources Office, 
City University of Hong Kong, 
Tat Chee Avenue, 
Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Fax: (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311
E-mail: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk.  

Applications received by 20 September 2012 will receive full consideration.  
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 12th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 
2011/2012 surveys.

Application Deadline: 20-Sep-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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