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Applications are invited for the following posts. Candidates with relevant
experience in business and industry are particularly welcome to apply.
Assistant Professors (8 posts) in the Department of Chinese, Translation and
Linguistics [Ref. C/634/09]
Duties : Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels, including BA, MA, MPhil and PhD. Candidates with a proven record of
publications or strong research potential preferred.
Requirements:
(a) 3 posts in Chinese: A PhD in Chinese or related disciplines. Able to
undertake teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: modern
Chinese language and literature, Classical Chinese. Strong research ability and
a good command of English.
(b) 2 posts in Translation: A PhD in Translation, Comparative Literature or related
disciplines. Able to undertake teaching and research in one or more of the
following areas: comparative cultural studies; translation studies,
interpretation; language and law - legal translation, legal writing and
bilingual legal drafting. Strong research ability, native or near native
fluency in English and Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese for spoken Chinese, and
Modern Standard Chinese for written Chinese), and a good knowledge of Chinese
studies.
(c) 3 posts in Linguistics: A PhD in Linguistics or related disciplines. Able
to undertake teaching and research in one or more of the following areas:
(i) phonetics and phonology, preferably with expertise in experimental phonetics
of Cantonese and Beijing Mandarin;
(ii) syntax, semantics and discourse, preferably with experience in the
comparative analysis of at least two languages, preferably Chinese, and either
English, Japanese or Korean;
(iii) first language acquisition, psycholinguistics. For all posts, the ability
to work well with colleagues is essential. Well-qualified candidates may also
be considered for senior positions. [The successful candidates are expected to
assume duty in January/September 2006. Please specify discipline(s) in the
application.]
Salary and Conditions of Service:
Salary offered will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.
Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental schemes, and housing
benefits where applicable.
Information and Application:
Please send the application with a current curriculum vitae to the Human
Resources Office by 15 November 2005. Please quote the reference of the post
applied for in the application and on the envelope. The University reserves the
right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill
the positions.
Address for Applications
Human Resources Office
City University of Hong Kong
83 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2005
Contact Information
Human Resources Office
Email: hrojob@cityu.edu.hk
Phone: 852 2788 9250
Fax: 852 2788 1154
Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
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