36.2062, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 36.2062, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 04-Jul-2025
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Research Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Research Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Other Specialties: Computing; Computer Science; NLP; Educational
Technology
Description:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal
contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the
world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university
that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer.
It offers a wide range of programmes in seven faculties and three
independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100
universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS,
THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top
30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and
is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects in the QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2025.  For further details about the University,
please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.
Department of English and Communication
Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional
Communication, specializing in Computing and Generative AI, as applied
to professional workplaces such as healthcare; business and finance;
media; or other industries (Ref. 250704003)
The Department is now inviting applications for the position of
Research Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants
with a demonstrated record of research in Computing, Programming, or
Natural Language Processing (NLP) as applied to English language
studies and the broader domain of educational technology and
professional communication.  Expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) tool
or app development and user experience research is required.
The appointee will be required to (a) conduct research as the main
duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General
Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator; (b)
develop GenAI tools/apps for various target academic domains and
industry partnerships; (c) provide quality teaching at undergraduate
or postgraduate level; (d) contribute to departmental service; and (e)
perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or
his/her delegates.
Applicants should (a) have a PhD degree in Computing, Computer
Science, Applied Linguistics and NLP, Educational Technology, or a
related discipline; (b) preferably have at least two years of
postdoctoral research experience; (c) have existing GenAI tool(s) or
app(s) developed by the applicant that could be demonstrated to search
committee members during the application process. The AI-assisted
tool(s) should be aligned with research areas in the department and
especially refocused for Hong Kong contexts and settings; (d) be able
to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and (e) be highly
proficient in written and spoken English.
Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a
gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two
to three years initially, with possibility of extension.
Application:
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website
(https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap).   Consideration of applications will
commence on 4 August 2025 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/.
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an
environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of
people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences
where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity
and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal
Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Human Resources Office
        The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
        Hung Hom, Kowloon
        Hong Kong
Email Address for Applications: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=250704003
Contact Information:
        Henry Fai
        Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk



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