25.479, Jobs: General Ling: Chair of Department, City University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 25.479, Jobs: General Ling: Chair of Department, City University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:05:12
From:  Human Resources Office [ensearch at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Chair of Department, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

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’ talents 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 business, creative media, energy, engineering, environment, humanities, law, science, social sciences, and other strategic growth areas.

Applications and nominations are invited for Head of Department of English [Ref. C/177/49]

The Position:
Reporting to the Provost through the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Head of Department will provide leadership and strategic direction in research and professional education for the Department.  The Head will encourage and promote academic excellence, and steer the Department to enhance the mission and vision of the University in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.

The Person:
A doctorate degree with strong academic and professional qualifications, a distinguished record of teaching, research and scholarship, and substantial relevant experience in tertiary education; outstanding management effectiveness; commitment to teamwork; and strong communication and networking skills to build and nurture internal and external contacts to the benefit of the Department.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisement in January 2013 need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service:
The appointee will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The Headship appointment will be on a concurrent basis for an initial period of three years.  Remuneration package will be attractive and driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

Information and Application:
Further information on the post and the University is available at the department URL above, or from the Human Resources Office at the application address and contact information below.

Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, or e-mail to the application address below. Applications and nominations received before 28 February 2014 will receive full consideration. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

The University also offers a number of visiting positions through its “CityU International Transition Team” scheme for current graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and for early-stage and established scholars, as described at the application URL below.

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 5th among the world’s top 50 universities under the age of 50 in the Quacquarelli Symonds 2013 survey.

Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2014 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Human Resources Office 
	City University of Hong Kong 
	Tat Chee Avenue 
	Kowloon Tong 852 
	Hong Kong  
Email Address for Applications: ensearch at cityu.edu.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/cityu_international_transition.htm 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: ensearch at cityu.edu.hk 
	Phone: (852) 3442 0311 
	Fax: (852) 2788 1154 

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