LINGUIST List 21.4067 Thu Oct 14 2010 Jobs: Rhetoric/Composition: Asst/Assoc Prof, City U of Hong Kong Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Dr. Rodney Jones , Rhetoric/Composition or Related Disciplines: Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong Message 1: Rhetoric/Composition or Related Disciplines: Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong Date: 13-Oct-2010 From: Dr. Rodney Jones <enrodneycityu.edu.hk> Subject: Rhetoric/Composition or Related Disciplines: Assistant/Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: City University of Hong Kong Department: Department of English Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor Specialty Areas: Rhetoric/Composition or Related Disciplines Description: Worldwide Search for Talent City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast developing university distinguished by scholarship in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students' talent and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools. Within the next few years, the University aims to recruit 200 more scholars in various disciplines from all over the world, including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative media, energy, environment, and other strategic growth areas. Applications are invited for: Associate Professor/Assistant Professor Department of English [Ref. C/048/49] Duties: Assist in the set up and administration of the first-year programme in composition and professional writing, with main responsibilities on curriculum development and coordination. The Department will provide strong administrative support to the programme, with an anticipation of further hiring to meet the needs of the programme and eventual development of an appropriately staffed English-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Requirements: A PhD in English, Rhetoric/Composition or related disciplines with a strong and ambitious research agenda. Experience and background in the teaching of writing to ESL students is desirable. The successful candidate is expected to show a strong capacity to supervise PhD students and train them as teaching assistants. Salary and Conditions of Service Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Information and Application Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311/email: hrojobcityu.edu.hk]. Please send the application with a current curriculum vitae to the address or email address below. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to consider late nominations and applications, and not to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially applicants who will enhance the diversity of our staff. City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 124th among the world's top universities and the 15th in Asia according to Times Higher Education (2009)/Quacquarelli Symonds (2010). Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Rodney Jones, Associate Head Department of English City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon SAR Hong Kong Email Address for Applications: enrodneycityu.edu.hk Contact Information: Dr. Rodney Jones Email: enrodneycityu.edu.hk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 14-Oct-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.