Assistant Professor in Linguistics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong.  It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees.  It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200.  The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.6 billion.

DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES

Assistant Professor in Linguistics (Ref. 220706001)

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Humanities.  More information about the Department may be found at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/.

The appointee will be required to (a) engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) assume an important role in curriculum design and development; (c) undertake academic research in the Linguistics, preferably with the specialism in Psycholinguistics, Neurolinguistics, Experimental Phonetics, Quantitative Linguistic Methods, including but not limited to actively pursuing for external research grants; (d) provide support for academic development and departmental objectives, and play an active role in programme management; (e) render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large; and (f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Linguistics, preferably with the specialism in Psycholinguistics, Neurolinguistics, Experimental Phonetics, Quantitative Linguistic Methods; (b) relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and a proven record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements; (c) a high level of fluency in both English and Chinese; and (d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and professional service.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Appointment will only be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. 

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (please click Apply to access).  Consideration of applications will commence on 27 July 2022 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at 

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.