LINGUIST List 21.4083 Fri Oct 15 2010 Jobs: Sign Linguistics; Lang Acq: Asst Prof, The Chinese 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.     Personnel Office , Sign Linguistics; Language Acquisition by Deaf Children: Research Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Message 1: Sign Linguistics; Language Acquisition by Deaf Children: Research Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 15-Oct-2010 From: Personnel Office <personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk> Subject: Sign Linguistics; Language Acquisition by Deaf Children: Research Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department: Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages Job Location: Shatin, NT, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel Job Rank: Research Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Sign Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages Research Assistant Professor (Ref. 1011/039(482)/2) (Closing date: November 8, 2010) Applicants should have a PhD degree in linguistics, with expertise in sign linguistics or language acquisition by deaf children. The appointee will serve both the Department and the Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies. Duties include (a) leading research projects conducted by the Centre; and (b) teaching and training postgraduate and undergraduate students in sign linguistics and language acquisition by deaf children. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing November 2010, 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, plus a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years, and housing benefits for eligible appointee. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at the URL below. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University. Application Procedure Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers together 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), to the address below (Fax: (852) 2696 1462) by the closing date. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover. Application Deadline: 08-Nov-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Personnel Office The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin N.T. Hong Kong Web Address for Applications: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel Contact Information: Personnel Office Email: personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 15-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.