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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     The Appointments Unit (Senior) , English & Linguistics and Literature, General Linguistics: Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Message 1: English & Linguistics and Literature, General Linguistics: Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Date: 31-Dec-2010 From: The Appointments Unit (Senior) <senrappthku.hk> Subject: English & Linguistics and Literature, General Linguistics: Professor, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong Job Location: Pokfulam, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.hku.hk Job Rank: Professor Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. Professor (Ref.: 20100826) Applications are invited for appointment as Professor in the School of English of the Faculty of Arts, from as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. An appointee whose contract is renewed will have the opportunity to apply for tenure during the second three- year contract. Applicants must have a distinguished record of research and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. They must be able to conduct research and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate (M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D.) levels in the context of the School's work in English and American literatures, world literature in English, cross-cultural studies in English, sociolinguistics, critical linguistics, English language and linguistics, language and culture, and language and communication. Details about the School, including information about its research profile, are available on application, or on its website at http://www.hku.hk/english. Applicants who have responded to the last advertisement (Ref. RF- 2008/2009-506) need not re-apply. Annual salary will be in the range of HK$862,380 - 1,207,920 (approximately US$1 = HK$ 7.8) (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University). A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Interested candidates should submit a completed application form (152/708) (available at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/), a C.V. and a sample of research work, and arrange to have 3 confidential referees' reports (quoting Ref.: 20100826) sent by the referees directly to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappthku.hk). Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011, and will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of their application date may consider their applications unsuccessful. 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