LINGUIST List 15.1256

Mon Apr 19 2004

Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, U/Hong Kong

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  • ylai, English & Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong

    Message 1: English & Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong

    Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:58:14 -0400 (EDT)
    From: ylai <ylaireg.hku.hk>
    Subject: English & Sociolinguistics: Post Doc, The University of Hong Kong




    University or Organization: The University of Hong Kong Department: Department of English Rank of Job: Post Doc Specialty Areas: General Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Critical Linguistics Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)

    Description:

    THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

    The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of higher learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments and sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and centres. Current enrolment includes 10,000 undergraduates and 7,000 postgraduates from 48 countries. English is the medium of instruction. The University is committed to international standards for excellence in scholarship and research.

    Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of English (Ref.: RF-2003/2004-238)

    Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of English, tenable on or before August 31, 2004, for a period of 3 years.

    The Department of English provides an integrated programme in English Studies, offering teaching and supervision in English and American literatures, world literature in English, sociolinguistics, critical linguistics, and English language and linguistics. Further details, including information about the Department's research profile, can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/english.

    Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree. The appointee will carry out research in sociolinguistics, critical linguistics, or English language and linguistics.

    Applicants should submit a completed application form together with a curriculum vitae showing details of research experience and publications, as well as a plan setting out their proposed research agenda.

    A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

    At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 16% of gross income. The appointment carries leave, and medical/dental benefits.

    Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: apptunitreg.hku.hk). Closes June 7, 2004.

    The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Ms. Ho Yvonne Appointments Unit (Senior) Human Resource Section, Registry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, 852 China

    Applications are due by 07-Jun-2004

    Contact Information: Ms. Ho Yvonne Email: ylaireg.hku.hk Fax: (852) 2540 6735 Website: https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/