LINGUIST List 22.4385 Fri Nov 04 2011 Jobs: English; Sociolinguistics: 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 , English; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Message 1: English; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Date: 03-Nov-2011 From: Personnel Office <personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk> Subject: English; Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department: Department of English Job Location: Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Applications are invited for: Department of English Assistant Professor (Applied English Linguistics) (Ref. 1112/086(482)/2) (Closing date: December 12, 2011) The Department is keen, if possible, to make an appointment in the field of sociolinguistics, preferably in language in new media, digital discourse, and literacies. Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree; (ii) a record of teaching general linguistics courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (iii) a record of successful supervision of postgraduate students; and (iv) a good track record of research grants and publications in the above areas. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2012, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. 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, a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. 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 Personnel Office at the application address or fax number below 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: 12-Dec-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Personnel Office 4/F Mong Man Wai Building The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, N.T. 852 Hong Kong Web Address for Applications: http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk Contact Information: Personnel Office Email: personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk Fax: (852) 3943 1462 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 04-Nov-2011       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.