35.3100, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Subject: 35.3100, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Date: 06-Nov-2024
From: James Simpson [hmjsimpson at ust.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


University or Organization: Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology
Department: Humanities
Job Location: Hong Kong (+852), Hong Kong
Web Address: https://huma.hkust.edu.hk/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Sociolinguistics

Description:

Job title: Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Department: Division of Humanities
Job ID: 10354

Job Posting Details
The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology (HKUST) invites applications for a tenure-track position in
Applied Linguistics with an expected start date of July 2, 2025.  The
position is at the rank of Assistant Professor; exceptional candidates
at the Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered.

We particularly encourage applicants whose approach draws upon
sociolinguistics, linguistic ethnography, and/or linguistic
anthropology. Expertise in language education or an associated area of
applied linguistics would be an advantage.

The appointee will be expected to publish strongly, write grant
proposals, supervise graduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows,
organize workshops and seminars, and develop internal, local and
international collaborations. They will teach undergraduate and/or
postgraduate courses in Humanities for general education and/or the
master’s program in International Language Education.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in applied linguistics,
sociolinguistics or an associated discipline. The successful candidate
will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching,
and will have a strong publication record appropriate to career stage.
They will have a developing trajectory as Principal or Co-Investigator
on funded projects.

In addition to a research postgraduate program at both master’s and
doctoral level in the broad area of Humanities, the Division of
Humanities provides general education courses for all undergraduates
at HKUST. The School of Humanities and Social Science offers a
postgraduate master’s program, MA in International Language Education.
For more information about the research areas of the Division of
Humanities, visit https://huma.ust.hk/.  Enquiries about the post
should be sent to Professor James Simpson, Professor in Humanities at
hmjsimpson at ust.hk

Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave
and medical/dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will
also be provided where applicable.  Initial appointment will normally
be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  A
gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.

Application Procedure
Applications should be sent via Interfolio at
https://apply.interfolio.com/158451 together with (i) a cover letter,
including a statement of research and teaching; (ii) full CV; (iii)
two writing samples of chapter/article length work, all in PDF format;
(iv) record of teaching performance and syllabi of two proposed
undergraduate courses. Three reference letters should be submitted via
Interfolio.  The Search and Appointments Committee of the Division
will begin to review the applications from 31 January 2025. The review
process will continue until the position is filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and
other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the
Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of
application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core
values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2025
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/158451
Contact Information:
        Professor James Simpson
        Email: hmjsimpson at ust.hk



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