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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Angie chau , English; Mandarin Chinese; Translation: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Message 1: English; Mandarin Chinese; Translation: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Date: 05-Dec-2011 From: Angie chau <hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk> Subject: English; Mandarin Chinese; Translation: Assistant Professor, 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: Kowloon, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.polyu.edu.hk Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Translation 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 70 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 and related learning activities in Translating at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) engage in scholarly activities in topics related to Translating; (c) take up an important role in curriculum design and subject development in Translating, and engage in research; and (d) undertake administrative duties in academic and departmental affairs and play an active role in programme management for the further development of the Department's objectives. Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Language Studies, Literary Studies, Translation Studies or related fields, preferably with relevant post- qualification teaching or working experience; (b) effective classroom teaching skills; (c) track record of research and publications, or be able to demonstrate promising research potential in relevant areas; and (d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience in Translating, particularly Chinese-English translation and practical translation such as legal, business, media, science and technology. Remuneration and Conditions of Service: Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Initial appointments will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Remuneration package will be highly competitive. Application: Please submit application form via email, fax, or mail (see email address, fax number, and application address below). 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. The closing date for application is Tuesday, 31 January 2012. 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: 31-Jan-2012 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 Fax: (852) 2364 2166 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 07-Dec-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.