LINGUIST List 22.817 Fri Feb 18 2011 Jobs: Chinese Lang & Lit: Senior Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Angie Chau , Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Chinese Language & Literature: Senior Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Message 1: Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Chinese Language & Literature: Senior Lecturer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Date: 18-Feb-2011 From: Angie Chau <hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk> Subject: Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Chinese Language & Literature: Senior 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: Kowloon, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.polyu.edu.hk Job Rank: Senior Lecturer Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Chinese Language & Literature Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) 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. Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language Centre 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 68 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) assist the Director of the Chinese Language Centre in the planning of new courses and other academic and scholarly initiatives, including the planning and execution of Chinese language subjects for the new four-year curriculum; (b) manage all activities associated with teaching, curriculum design and development of teaching materials; (c) facilitate collaborations with other departments; (d) engage in the teaching and learning activities; and (e) take part in the Centre's administration and consultancy, conduct scholarly activities, and contribute to the strategic initiatives of the University. Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in the field of Chinese Language and Literature or Applied Linguistics in relation to Chinese Language pedagogy, plus substantial years of teaching in a relevant academic discipline; (b) an outstanding level of knowledge, skills and competence in the appropriate academic discipline including Chinese Language and Literature, Curriculum Design, and preferably Applied Linguistics; (c) an extensive and successful academic record in teaching, scholarship and course curriculum development, etc; (d) the ability to use Chinese and English effectively for formal communication in both spoken and written forms; (e) evidence of academic leadership and sound administrative experience including management and curriculum development, etc; (f) a strong commitment to excellence in assessment, teaching and professional service; and (g) the ability to use Cantonese, Putonghua and 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: If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. 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: 11-Apr-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 Phone: 852-2766-5634 Fax: 852-2764-3374 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-Feb-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.