Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional Communication

19 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Language sciences
Literature

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

16 Jul 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education and research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU was ranked among the top 20 universities in three subjects and top 100 universities in 14 subjects/subject areas in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION

Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional Communication (Ref. 240216004)

The Department of English and Communication within the Faculty of Humanities has a long history of conducting cutting-edge research in language and communication and producing high quality graduates for the professional workplace. With a team of around 27 full-time academic staff, our focus areas are professional communication and applied language studies, and we provide teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. More information can be obtained through the departmental homepage at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/ , including information about our key areas of research at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/ .

The Department is now inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants with demonstrated record of research in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) as applied to industries such as Global Aviation; Maritime and Logistics; Business Outsourcing and International Business Communications; Railways, Traffic, and Smart Cities; and similar settings.  Experience in and familiarity with Generative AI applications to ESP is a plus.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

• conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator; 
• provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level; 
• contribute to departmental service; and 
• perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

• have a doctoral degree in (Applied) Linguistics, Language Education, English for Specific Purposes, or a related discipline;
• preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
• have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of their field; 
• be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and 
• be highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two years initially, with possibility of extension.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap ).  Consideration of applications will commence on 16 March 2024 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.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Country

Hong Kong

City

Hong Kong

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/365700/research-assistant-…

Contact

City

Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED