Job opening: Research Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

[Felix Sze]

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages

Research Assistant Professor

(Ref. 1011/115(699)/2) (Closing date: April 11, 2011)

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in linguistics with relevant
postdoctoral research experience in language acquisition, Chinese
linguistics or sign linguistics; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in
linguistic research on signed and spoken language development of deaf
children; (iii) a solid publication record; and (iv) knowledge of Hong Kong
sign language and deaf studies. The appointee will be based at the Centre
for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies of the Department. Duties include (a)
developing assessment tools or experiments to investigate the linguistic
development of deaf and hearing children in Hong Kong; (b) implementing
training in sign linguistics and language acquisition to students and junior
researchers; and (c) assisting the Principal Investigator and Programme
Manager in project operation.  Appointment will initially be made on
contract basis for up to two years commencing May 2011, renewable subject to
mutual agreement.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package,
including medical care. Further information about the University and the
general terms of service for appointments is available at
<http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel> http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel.  The
terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by
the University.

Application Procedure

Application forms are obtainable (a) at  <http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel>
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel, or (b) in person/by mail with a stamped,
self-addressed envelope from the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, or (c) by fax polling at (852) 2696 1461.

Completed forms, together with copies of qualification documents, a
publication list and/or abstracts of selected published paper, should reach
the Personnel Office by the closing date. Alternatively, applicants may fax
to (852) 2696 1462 their full resume, with names, addresses and fax
numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent
has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified).
The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.
Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on
cover.

 

 

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