LINGUIST List 23.938 Fri Feb 24 2012 Jobs: Various Langs; Lang Acq: Prof/Assoc 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 , Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Professor/Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Message 1: Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Professor/Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Date: 23-Feb-2012 From: Personnel Office <personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk> Subject: Various Languages; Language Acquisition: Professor/Associate 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 Linguistics and Modern Languages Job Location: Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk Job Rank: Professor/Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition Required Language(s): English (eng)                             French (fra)                             German (deu)                             Korean (kor)                             Spanish (spa) Description: Applications are invited for:- Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages Professor/Associate Professor (Ref. 1112/143(482)/2) (Closing date: April 2, 2012) The Department is a young and vibrant Department established in 2004. It now invites applications for a professoriate post in second/third language acquisition, with teaching/research background in one of the following target languages: French, German, Korean and Spanish. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in a related discipline; (ii) strong commitment to research and teaching; and (iii) extensive experience with programme administration and strong leadership qualities. The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) supervise projects and theses of undergraduate, MA, MPhil and PhD students; (c) develop research in his/her areas of expertise; and (d) undertake administrative duties. 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 appointee. 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 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: 02-Apr-2012 Mailing Address for Applications: Personnel Office The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, N.T. 852 Hong Kong Contact Information: Personnel Office Email: personnel-1cuhk.edu.hk Fax: (852) 3943 1462 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 24-Feb-2012       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.