LINGUIST List 15.586

Fri Feb 13 2004

Jobs: Chinese Historical Ling: Full Prof, Hong Kong

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  • hmiris, Chinese Historical Linguistics: Full Prof, Hong Kong

    Message 1: Chinese Historical Linguistics: Full Prof, Hong Kong

     Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 03:02:46 -0500 (EST)
    From: hmiris <hmirisust.hk>
    Subject: Chinese Historical Linguistics: Full Prof, Hong Kong




    University or Organization: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Department: Division of Humanities Rank of Job: Full Professor Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Cantonese Linguistics Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (Code = CHN)

    Description:

    THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    Division of Humanities Faculty Position

    The Division of Humanities provides a wide range of general education in undergraduates and advanced training in MA, MPhil and PhD degree programs in literature, linguistics, history and anthropology, and philosophy and religion. The essential medium of instruction is English. The University's retirement age is 65.

    Nominations and applications are invited for a full professor appointment in Chinese linguistics. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate and a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching and service. Candidates must demonstrate international recognition of leadership in the field. Preference will be given to those whose research is in Cantonese linguistics with a strong theoretical orientation and/or in areas of expertise that complement existing strengths of the faculty.

    Salary is highly competitive. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental benefits, and annual leave; housing will also be provided where applicable. Appointment to begin in January 2005. Applications should be sent with a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair, Division of Humanities, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong by Wednesday, 31 March 2004.

    (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Professor William Tay Chair, Search Committee, Division of Humanities, HKUST Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong

    Applications are due by 31-Mar-2004

    Contact Information: Professor William Tay Email: wtayust.hk Fax: (852)23581469 Website: http://www.ust.hk/

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