LINGUIST List 22.1832: Various Langs & Literature: Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic U

LINGUIST List 22.1832
Sat Apr 23 2011 Jobs: Various Langs & Literature: Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic U Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org>
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Directory 1. Angie chau , English; Chinese, Mandarin & Chinese Language and Literature: Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Message 1: English; Chinese, Mandarin & Chinese Language and Literature: Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Date: 21-Apr-2011 From: Angie chau <hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk> Subject: English; Chinese, Mandarin & Chinese Language and Literature: Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department: Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies Job Location: , Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.polyu.edu.hk Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Chinese Language and Literature Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) English (eng) Description: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the largest government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong in terms of student number. It offers programmes at Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's degrees and Higher Diploma levels. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200. The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$4 billion per year. The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is strong in Applied Language Studies. It offers bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes in Translating & Interpreting, Bilingual Corporate Communication, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Language Teaching, and Teaching Chinese as a second language. The Department has a total of 78 academic staff members. Please visit the website at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Department. The appointee will be required to (a) engage in teaching Chinese language/Chinese literature courses at tertiary level; (b) co-ordinate Chinese language teaching and contribute to the curriculum planning, subject development and learning materials for courses in fulfilling the language requirements of the 4-year curriculum; (c) engage in scholarly activities and pedagogical exploration in relation to Chinese language education and Chinese language/literature; and (d) undertake administrative duties in academic and departmental affairs and take up an active role in programme management for the further development of the Department's objectives. Applicants should (a) have a relevant PhD degree in Chinese Language and Literature or in areas relevant to Chinese Language pedagogy; (b) have at least two years' teaching experience in Chinese courses at tertiary level; (c) be able to collaborate with relevant departments at PolyU and other institutions in developing IT platforms for teaching purposes; (d) have excellent command of Putonghua (at least B2 level in Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi [PSC] or equivalent) and written Chinese, and high standard of English (both written and spoken); and (e) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and professional service. Preference may be given to those who specialize in Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) and are able to use English as a medium of instruction. Remuneration and Conditions of Service Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Remuneration package will be highly competitive. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Application Please submit application form via email to the email listed below; by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to the application address given. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm. Application Deadline: 07-Jun-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Ms Angie Chau Human Resources Office 13/F Li Ka Shing Tower The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon - Hong Kong Email Address for Applications: hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk Web Address for Applications: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job_external.htm Contact Information: Ms Angie chau Email: hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk This Year the LINGUIST List hopes to raise $67,000. This money will go to help keep the List running by supporting all of our Student Editors for the coming year. See below for donation instructions, and don't forget to check out Fund Drive 2011 site! http://linguistlist.org/fund-drive/2011/ There are many ways to donate to LINGUIST! You can donate right now using our secure credit card form at https://linguistlist.org/donation/donate/donate1.cfm Alternatively you can also pledge right now and pay later. 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