LINGUIST List 26.1914
Thu Apr 09 2015
Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 09-Apr-2015
From: The Human Resources Office <AP280
hku.hk>
Subject: Syntax: Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
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Job Location: HKG, Hong Kong
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Syntax in the School of Humanities (Linguistics)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Syntax
Description:
Assistant Professor in Syntax in the School of Humanities (Linguistics) (Ref.: 201500280)
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in Syntax in the School of Humanities (Linguistics), to commence on January 2016, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
The Department of Linguistics in the School of Humanities is building in the areas of phonetics, phonology, syntax, with a fieldwork focus; supplemented by existing strengths in morphology, linguistic typology, psycholinguistics and contact linguistics. We are strongly committed to solid empirical work of high theoretical significance, and the study of non-Indo-European languages, especially those of Asia. The department houses a laboratory phonology lab (including ultrasound technology) and a psycholinguistics lab. EEG and fMRI technology are also available at the University. In Hong Kong's Research Assessment Exercise published in 2014, 73% of the Department's publications were rated as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent", the two highest rankings possible. The appointee will be expected to continue this high standard through an active research and publication record.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Linguistics at the time of appointment; with a strong background in core syntactic theories, as well as in the collection and analysis of primary syntactic data. A secondary specialization in semantics is highly desirable. A strong interest in another area of linguistics, such as computational linguistics, experimental methods, fieldwork, morphology, and/or typology would be an advantage. Applicants should have promise for excellence in teaching undergraduate courses and advising master's and doctoral students in the study of syntax and semantics. The appointee will be expected to teach up to 4 courses per year (primarily in syntax and ideally in semantics at all levels) and participate in the governance of the Department and University.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to the application email below. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at
http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at
http://jobs.hku.hk/. Please indicate clearly in the form the post applied for and the reference number. Closes July 15, 2015.
The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
Application Deadline: 15-Jul-2015
Email Address for Applications: AP280
hku.hk
Contact Information:
The Human Resources Office
Email: AP280
hku.hk
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