University or Organization: The Education University of Hong Kong
Department: Department of English Language Education
Job Location: New Territories, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.eduhk.hk/ele/
Job Title: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Ref: 2400191)
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. Approaching its 30th anniversary, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Ref: 2400191)
Department of English Language Education
Faculty of Humanities

The appointee will participate in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service. He/she is required to be actively involved in research that leads to successful grant proposals and publications in recognized refereed journals. He/she will also develop, evaluate and teach in programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; provide guidance to students in the capacity of academic adviser; supervise students on teaching practice and contribute to departmental and faculty activities and management. The appointee is expected to lead a team to enhance the capacity building and research development in the area of digital humanities.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in the discipline of intersection of digital humanities and cultural studies (including but not limited to digital literacies in teaching and learning, data visualization, language/data/power, game-based language learning, etc.). In addition, research experience in critical sociocultural perspective on language education, emotion and affect in language teaching and learning, or related fields, will be an advantage. Applicants should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s), evidence of plans for future development and capacity to work with schools and education professionals.

For information on the Department, please visit: http://www.eduhk.hk/ele/

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 1 March 2024. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://eduhk.taleo.net/careersection/admin+and+support/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400191
Contact Information:
The Education University of Hong Kong
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (852) 2948 7269