31.1596, Jobs: General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 31.1596, Jobs: General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 12:37:05
From:  Dr. Wai Ting Siok [siok at hku.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: HKG, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://linguistics.hku.hk
Job Title: Professor/Associate Professor in Language Diversity and Documentation
Job Rank: Associate Professor; Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor in
Language Diversity and Documentation in the School of Humanities (Linguistics)
(Ref.: 500057), to commence on January 1, 2021 or as soon as possible, on
tenure terms.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Linguistics, with
strengths/expertise in language contact and multilingualism and/or linguistic
typology and documentation, and a focus on non-Indo-European languages and
little researched endangered languages, especially those of the Asia-Pacific
region. Additional specialisation in another area of language sciences,
especially evolutionary linguistics and/or cutting-edge technologies such as
big data analysis and brain imaging will be an advantage.

The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research
programme to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to take on
administrative duties. He/She should demonstrate leadership and mentorship
qualities with a clear vision of the department leadership role, and a
willingness to collaborate across academic units to enhance and promote
interdisciplinary research. Total teaching load will be three to four courses
per year, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the
Department of Linguistics can be obtained at http://linguistics.hku.hk. 
Enquiries may be sent to Dr. Wai Ting Siok, Chairperson, Department of
Linguistics (e-mail: siok at hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current
rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will
attract University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up
to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants
should apply online at the University’s careers site at the application link
provided below and upload:
- (1) Sample of written work; 
- (2) Research statement, indicating which rank the candidate is applying for;
- (3) List of the journals and anthologies in which the candidate has
published articles and publishers of the candidate’s books, if any; 
- (4) An up-to-date C.V.;
- (5) Teaching portfolio; and 
- (6) At least three letters of reference submitted through Interfolio to
sohappt at hku.hk (quoting ref. no. of the position).  

To facilitate blind review, the Department requests that items (1), (2), and
(3) above be anonymized by removing any identifying information, such as name
and institutional affiliation.  Closes June 13, 2020.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.  To promote gender
diversity and professional advancement of women as well as men, the Faculty of
Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from both genders to apply.



Application Deadline: 13-Jun-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/500057/professorassociate-professor-in-language-diversity-and-documentation 
Contact Information
	Dr. Wai Ting Siok 
	Email: siok at hku.hk 


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