Job Announcement: City University of Hong Kong
Applied Linguistics; Rhetoric and Composition: Professor, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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City University of Hong Kong
Department of English http://www.cityu.edu.hk |
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| Job Location: | Kowloon, Hong Kong | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Applied Linguistics
Rhetoric and Composition |
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| LL Issue: | 23.2997 | ||
| Date Posted: | 10-Jul-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence 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. Applications and nominations are invited for: Professor (Rhetoric and Composition/English for Academic Purposes) Department of English [Ref. C/155/09] The Department of English is a leading centre for English studies in the Asian region, and has an international reputation for its research on English language and literature. Faculty in the Department typically teach five courses a year, covering a wide range of subjects including English linguistics, literature, and English for Specific Purposes for students across the University. Further information on the Department is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en/. Duties: Provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development and administration of programs in Campus-wide Composition, English for Academic Purposes, and English across the curriculum projects; assist the Department in a variety of academic and administrative duties. Requirements: A PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition/English for Academic Purposes or closely-related disciplines. Candidates should have a distinguished record of teaching, research and scholarship; and an outstanding contribution in the field. Experience and background in teaching ESL students is desirable. Candidates are also expected to have the training and experience to develop and teach effectively in a program that privileges critical thinking through argumentative and analytical writing for students from all disciplines in an ESL context, and lead research in the field. 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: For further information or queries about the post, please email Dr. Rodney JONES, Acting Head at enrodney@cityu.edu.hk. Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to: Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Fax: (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311 E-mail: hrojob@cityu.edu.hk. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the position is filled. The University reserves the right not to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the University’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request. 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 those who will enhance the diversity of our staff. City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 110th among the world’s top universities and the 12th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 2011/2012 surveys. http://www.cityu.edu.hk |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Address: |
Human Resources Office
City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong |
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