34.2010, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

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Subject: 34.2010, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

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Date: 22-Jun-2023
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department: Department of English and Communication
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied)
Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(PolyU) has evolved alongside our society and made pivotal
contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the
world. PolyU pursues world-class excellence in education and research,
and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three
independent schools. Besides ranking among the top 100 universities
globally by both THE and QS World University Rankings, PolyU was
placed among the top 50 universities in four disciplines in QS World
University Rankings by Subject 2023, with three of them ranking 1st in
Hong Kong.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION

Assistant Professor in English Language and (Applied) Linguistics
(Ref. 230619010)

The Department of English and Communication within the Faculty of
Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a long history
of conducting cutting-edge research in language and communication and
producing high quality graduates for the professional workplace. With
a team of around 27 full-time academic staff, our focus areas are
professional communication and applied language studies, and we
provide teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
More information can be obtained through the departmental homepage at
http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/, including information about our key
areas of research at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/.

The Department is now inviting applications for the position of
Assistant Professor.  Priority will be given to applicants whose
research expertise and teaching experience are within the Department’s
key research areas listed above.

The appointee will be required to:
 - actively conduct research in the Department’s research areas and
contribute to the development of its research strengths;
 - teach subjects in the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate
degree programmes;
 - contribute to the curriculum design and materials development;
 - supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects
(including PhD supervision);
 - assist in the administration of the Department; and
 - perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or
his/her delegates.

Applicants should have:
 - a PhD degree in one of the Department’s key research areas as
listed above;
 - post-qualification teaching experience in relevant subjects at
tertiary level with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching
(as supported by evidence of performance in teaching);
 - an excellent track record of published research, including
experience in project-based research and grant applications; and
 - excellent English language and communication skills.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. The initial
appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.
Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general
information on terms and conditions for the appointment of academic
staff in the University, please visit the website at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

PolyU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family
status or physical or mental disabilities.

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website using the
link below. Consideration of applications will commence on 19 July
2023 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal
Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=230619010
Contact Information:
        Ms. Catherine Dela Cruz
        Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk

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