{"job":{"jobId":2484539,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":625,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">With 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside our society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU pursues world-class excellence in education and research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides ranking among the top 100 universities globally by both THE and QS World University Rankings, PolyU was placed among the top 50 universities in four disciplines in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, with three of them ranking 1st in Hong Kong.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Assistant Professor in </b><b>Area Studies and Intercultural Communication </b>(Ref. 230802009)</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">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 <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/</a>, including information about our key areas of research at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Department is now inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants whose research expertise and teaching experience are within the Department’s key research areas, especially on the intersection between culture, language, and professional workplaces. Other areas of specialisation such as Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, and Mixed-Methods Research will also be strongly considered. Experience in teaching languages such as Spanish, French, or German, and European Studies will be a plus.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Duties</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The appointee will be required to:</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(a) actively conduct research in the Department’s research areas and contribute to the development of its research strengths; </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(b) teach subjects in the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes; </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(c) contribute to the curriculum design and materials development; </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(d) supervise student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (including PhD supervision); </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(e) assist in the administration of the Department; and </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Qualifications</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applicants should have:</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(a) a PhD degree in one of the Department’s key research areas; </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(b) post-qualification teaching experience in relevant subjects at tertiary level with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching (as supported by evidence of performance in teaching); </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(c) an excellent track record of published research, including experience in project-based research and grant applications; and </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">(d) excellent English language and communication skills. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Conditions of Service</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Application</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic</a>). <b>C</b><b>onsideration of applications will commence on 1 September 2023 until the position is filled.</b> The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><i>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.</i></p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Hong Kong","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"1","applyUrl":"https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic.php","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Permanent","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|348068","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/348068","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":38,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Hong Kong","log_hit":3,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-08-03T12:11:21.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-08-03T12:11:21.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":625,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"Hong Kong Polytechnic University","name_en":"The Hong Kong Polytechnic University","name_alt":",THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY,","introduction":"<p><strong>The PolyU Promise</strong></p><p>Since our beginnings in 1937, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside economic and social development in Hong Kong and the world. We have done more than change with the times. We have nurtured many bright minds who have contributed to the advancement of society. We are also a platform where practical, yet world-changing, ideas are conceived and brought to life.</p><p> </p><p>Through our relentless pursuit of excellence, we pioneer new ways of delivering higher learning. Our innovative model combines professional knowledge with service-learning and real-world experience. Our global connections open the minds and broaden the perspectives of our future generations. And our culture of blazing new trails drives us to challenge boundaries and uncover knowledge that benefits mankind.</p><p> </p><p>The results speak for themselves. Over the decades, our graduates have become movers and shakers in different fields. We conduct thousands of <a href=\"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/hub/hong-kong-polytechnic-university\"><strong>research</strong></a> – ranging from improving daily life to opening up new horizons in space. We are committed to finding cures and fighting poverty, shaping fashion trends and making the world greener. And most importantly, we will never stop inspiring the people who will shape tomorrow.</p><p>This is why at PolyU, we proudly say that our promise has always been and will always be “<a href=\"http://www.polyu.edu.hk/openingminds/en/\">Opening Minds • Shaping the Future</a>”.</p><p> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.polyu.edu.hk/irpo/about_irpo.php\">Institutional Research and Planning Office</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.polyu.edu.hk/irpo/ranking_and_awards.php\">PolyU rankings and awards</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.polyu.edu.hk/irpo/facts_and_figures.php\">PolyU facts and figures</a></p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:irpo.notice@polyu.edu.hk\">irpo.notice@polyu.edu.hk</a></p>","logoImg":"","logoImgSquare":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/bin/1200px-PolyU_1454417691255.svg","homepageUrl":"https://www.polyu.edu.hk","infoUrl":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/hong-kong-polytechnic-university","country":"HK","state":"Hung Hom, Kowloon,","location":"아시아","address":"11 Yuk Choi Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong","phoneNumber":"+852 2766 5111","faxNumber":"","type":1,"univType1":"대학","univType2":"대학교","univType3":"","univType4":"본교","establishedAt":"1937-01-22T00:00:00.000Z","count_majors":null,"count_students":null,"meta_competitiveness":"","publishState":1,"updatedAt":"2020-03-27T14:38:46.000Z","createdAt":"2020-03-04T20:13:07.000Z","default_1_bannerImage":null,"default_1_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_2_bannerImage":null,"default_2_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_3_bannerImage":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/production/images/1674197171007/Hong Kong Polytechnic University.jpg","default_3_bannerImageMobile":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/production/images/1674197176358/Hong Kong Polytechnic University.jpg"}}