Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics (Job ID: 10354)
Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics (Job ID: 10354)
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The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Linguistics with an expected start date of July 2 2025. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor; exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered.
We particularly encourage applicants whose approach draws upon sociolinguistics linguistic ethnography and/or linguistic anthropology. Expertise in language education or an associated area of applied linguistics would be an advantage.
The appointee will be expected to publish strongly write grant proposals supervise graduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows organize workshops and seminars and develop internal local and international collaborations. They will teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in Humanities for general education and/or the masters program in International Language Education.
In addition to a research postgraduate program at both masters and doctoral level in the broad area of Humanities the Division of Humanities provides general education courses for all undergraduates at HKUST. The School of Humanities and Social Science offers a postgraduate masters program MA in International Language Education. For more information about the research areas of the Division of Humanities visit Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor James Simpson Professor in Humanities at .
Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave medical/dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. Initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.
Applicants should have a PhD degree in applied linguistics sociolinguistics or an associated discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will have a strong publication record appropriate to career stage. They will have a developing trajectory as Principal or Co-Investigator on funded projects.
Employment Type
Full Time
