28.4211, Jobs: Cantonese; Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 28.4211, Jobs: Cantonese; Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:11:33
From: Melody Ho [melody.ho at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Cantonese; Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
Department: Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Associate / Assistant / Full Professor in Applied Language Sciences
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Translation 

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      Chinese, Yue (yue) 
                      English (eng) 

Description:

The appointee will be required to:
 
- engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels;
- assume an important role in curriculum design and development; 
 - undertake academic research in his/her area(s) of expertise, including but
not limited to making applications for external research grants; 
- provide administrative support for academic development and departmental
objectives, and play an active role in programme management;
- render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large;
and 
- perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her
delegates.
 
Appointee at Professor or Associate Professor level will be expected to
provide academic leadership in his/her area(s) of expertise.

Applicants should have:
 
- a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in
Clinical Linguistics, Special Education Needs, Language Pathology, Speech
Therapy, Neuroscience or Computational Linguistics with usage of language
technology in digital humanities and big data analytics. Additional expertise
in other areas of the humanities such as media studies or language and
literature will be a significant advantage;
- relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and a proven
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements;  
- a high level of fluency in English; and 
- a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service.
 
Preference will be given to those who are fluent in Cantonese or Putonghua,
and literate in written Chinese.
 
Applicants for appointment at Assistant Professor level should normally have
evidence-based research experience (as supported by evidence of research
projects and outputs). Experience of postdoctoral research positions will be a
plus but not required. 
 
Applicants for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level should
have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an
excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements. 
Candidates with less experience will be considered for appointment at a lower
level.
 
Please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm for information on terms &
conditions for appointment and http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for information
about the Department.

Please submit application form via email or address using the application
information below. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae,
please still complete the application form which will help speed up the
recruitment process.  Application forms can be downloaded from
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php.  Details of the
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Human Resources Office 
	13/F Li Ka Shing Tower 
	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
	Hung Hom 
	Kowloon  
	Hong Kong  

Email Address for Applications: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 

Contact Information:
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
	Fax: 852+27643374



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