University of Hong Kong Looking for Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology Full Time

Ref: 522578

Work type: Full-time

Categories: Professoriate Staff

The University of Hong Kong

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is committed to the highest
international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many
years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140
academic departments and institutes/centres. There are around 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and
more than 4,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally
renowned. Further information about the University can be found on the website https://www.hku.hk/.

The Faculty of Education

HKU has been involved in teacher education since 1917, and the Faculty of Education was
established in 1984. The Faculty of Education is forward-looking and world leading, ranking fifth globally in Education (THE 2023). It has
assumed an important role in educational research and professional training as a major provider of teacher education programmes and has
contributed significantly to education policy and development in Hong Kong with its strong expertise in policy analysis and curriculum
development. The Faculty was also the first in Hong Kong to offer degree programmes that train speech therapists and audiologists for the
local community. More information about the Faculty can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/.

The Position

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant
Professor in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 522578), to commence on August 1, 2024, on a three-year
fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term
contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and
Disorders, and a proven track record in, or strong potential for, research, scholarly publications, and competitive external funding.
Applicants should also demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, and interests or records in working with a diverse student
population. Those who are fluent in Cantonese and literate in written Chinese, with a clinical qualification in speech pathology, experience
in providing clinical speech and language pathology services, and experience in tertiary teaching would be preferred.

The appointee
will be expected to teach mainly in the speech-language pathology programme, and contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts.
He/She will also supervise research postgraduate students, contribute actively to research and knowledge exchange, and assume
service/administrative responsibilities as appropriate.

Applicants with an expertise in the area of pediatric and/or school-age
communication disorders are preferred, but applications in other clinical areas of speech-language pathology will also be considered. For
information about the position or the speech-language pathology programme, please contact the Head of the Academic Unit of Human
Communication, Development, and Information Sciences, Dr. Anthony Kong at [email protected].

A highly
competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At
current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter indicating
the earliest availability date, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees, one sample of a representative research
output, a research plan of not more than 2 pages, and a teaching statement of not more than 2 pages. Review of applications will start on
September 1, 2023 and continue until September 30, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.