Assistant Professor (Applied English Linguistics)

The Department of English invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in Applied English Linguistics in one or more of the following areas: corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, intelligent computer-assisted language learning (ICALL), quantitative research methods. Preferred research interests include data science such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning/ deep learning. 

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics or a relevant discipline; (ii) a strong research background in one or more of the following areas: corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, intelligent computer-assisted language learning (ICALL), quantitative research methods in Applied Linguistics; (iii) a track record of scholarly research and publications as well as potential for research grant writing; and (iv) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

The appointee will (a) develop and teach courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels; (b) supervise postgraduate student; (c) bid for external competitive grants; and (d) assist in administrative matters. 

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to 3 years initially commencing August 2022, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. 

Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please click the above 'Apply' button.