35.2105, Jobs: Sign Language; General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 35.2105, Jobs: Sign Language; General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Date: 22-Jul-2024
From: Ms Chow The Chinese University of Hong Kong [hro-arts.teaching at cuhk.edu.hk]
Subject: Sign Language; General Linguistics: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


University or Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Department: Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Job Location: , Hong Kong
Web Address: https://ling.cuhk.edu.hk/
Job Title: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Required Language(s): Sign Language

Description:

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor
(Ref: 240001WC)(Closing date: October 31, 2024)

The Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages is young and
vibrant, devoted to the study of language and mind, with strengths in
theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, bilingualism, sign
linguistics, and language disorders. We are seeking a sign linguist.
The appointment will be at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor,
or Assistant Professor, depending on the credentials of the candidate.

The Department is particularly interested in applicants whose research
has a strong grounding in linguistic theory and who employ
conventional and/or contemporary research methods to address core
issues in the linguistics of sign languages. Applicants whose
expertise has a potential contribution to interdisciplinary research
are welcome to apply.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in linguistics or a related
field; (ii) a strong commitment to effective teaching; and (iii) a
record of excellence in research in the relevant field consistent with
rank and history of employment.

The primary medium of instruction of the Department is English, for
both undergraduate and postgraduate classes. The Department
collaborates closely with other departments and research units across
the University and is equipped with state-of-the-art research
facilities, including sound chambers, eye trackers, EEG systems,
multi-person hyperscanning EEG System, MRI simulator, MRI-compatible
infant incubator system, multi-person wireless fNIRS hyperscanning
System, etc.

The appointee is expected to (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate
courses in linguistics and sign linguistics; (b) supervise projects
and theses of undergraduate, MA, MPhil and PhD students; (c) conduct
programmatic research in his/her areas of expertise, and (d) undertake
administrative duties.

The appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to
three years initially commencing August 2025 or as early as possible,
which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term
appointment or substantiation later. Terms of appointment of a senior
scholar are open to negotiation.

Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted
online for the post above. For more information and to apply online,
please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: http://career.cuhk.edu.hk
Contact Information:
        Ms Chow
        Email: hro-arts.teaching at cuhk.edu.hk



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