LINGUIST List 15.1256

Mon Apr 19 2004

Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, U/Hong Kong

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1. ylai, English & Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong

University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong
Department: Department of English
Rank of Job: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Critical
		 Linguistics
Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)


Description:

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of
higher learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments
and sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and
centres. Current enrolment includes 10,000 undergraduates and 7,000
postgraduates from 48 countries. English is the medium of
instruction. The University is committed to international standards
for excellence in scholarship and research.

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of English 
(Ref.: RF-2003/2004-238)

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in
the Department of English, tenable on or before August 31, 2004, for a
period of 3 years.

The Department of English provides an integrated programme in English
Studies, offering teaching and supervision in English and American
literatures, world literature in English, sociolinguistics, critical
linguistics, and English language and linguistics. Further details,
including information about the Department's research profile, can be
obtained at http://www.hku.hk/english.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree. The appointee will carry
out research in sociolinguistics, critical linguistics, or English
language and linguistics.

Applicants should submit a completed application form together with a
curriculum vitae showing details of research experience and
publications, as well as a plan setting out their proposed research
agenda.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered.

At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 16% of gross income.
The appointment carries leave, and medical/dental benefits.

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be
obtained at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the
Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058;
e-mail: apptunitreg.hku.hk). Closes June 7, 2004.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
No-Smoking Policy


	
Address for Applications:

	Attn: Ms. Ho Yvonne
	Appointments Unit (Senior)
	Human Resource Section, Registry
	The University of Hong Kong
	Hong Kong, 852
	China 	

	Applications are due by 07-Jun-2004

Contact Information:
	Ms. Ho Yvonne
	Email: ylaireg.hku.hk
	Fax: (852) 2540 6735
	Website: https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/