23.4388, Jobs: English; Socioling: Asst/Assoc/Full Prof, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.4388, Jobs: English; Socioling: Asst/Assoc/Full Prof, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:09:38
From:  Personnel Office [personnel-1 at cuhk.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Sociolinguistics: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

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University or Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
Department: Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Job Location: Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/lin/new/en_index.html
Job Rank: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor  

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
(Ref. 1213/063(482)/2) (Closing date: November 26, 2012)

The Department is a young and vibrant unit established in 2004, with 
specializations in comparative linguistics, language acquisition, 
bilingualism, sign linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. It now 
invites applications for a professoriate post in sociolinguistics, 
language variation and change. Additional expertise in bilingualism 
and/or language acquisition will be an advantage.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in a related discipline; (ii) 
strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) 
high-quality research publications and clear research directions. 

The appointee will (a) teach relevant undergraduate and 
postgraduate courses; (b) supervise projects and theses of 
undergraduate, MA, MPhil and PhD students; (c) develop research in 
his/her areas of expertise; and (d) undertake administrative duties.  

Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to 
three years initially commencing August 2013, which, subject to 
mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or 
substantiation later.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications 
and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit 
package, including medical care, a contract-end gratuity for an 
appointment of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible 
appointee. Further information about the University and the general 
terms of service for appointments is available at 
http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned herein are for 
reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure:
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a 
publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, 
together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses 
of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for 
their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the 
application address below by the closing date. 

The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon 
request.  Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - 
Confidential' on cover.

Application Deadline: 26-Nov-2012 
	Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
	Shatin, N.T. 852 
	Hong Kong  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk 
Contact Information
	Personnel Office 
	Email: personnel-1 at cuhk.edu.hk 
	Fax: (852) 3943 1462 

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