LINGUIST List 23.493 Tue Jan 31 2012 Jobs: Korean Language Studies: Teaching Fellow, 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 , Mandarin Chinese; Korean; English; Korean Language Studies: Teaching Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Message 1: Mandarin Chinese; Korean; English; Korean Language Studies: Teaching Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Date: 30-Jan-2012 From: Angie chau <hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk> Subject: Mandarin Chinese; Korean; English; Korean Language Studies: Teaching Fellow, 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: Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Web Address: http://www.polyu.edu.hk Job Rank: Teaching Fellow Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Korean Language Studies Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)                             English (eng)                             Korean (kor) 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. Teaching Fellow in Korean Language Studies [Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment] 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 of Korean subjects and is expected to teach various levels and types of subjects offered by the Department; (b) co-ordinate teaching and contribute to the development of teaching and learning materials, subject and curriculum; and engage in teaching related administrative duties and extra-curricular activities related to the local and/or Korea-related community; (c) engage in scholarly activities and pedagogical exploration in relation to the above area; and (d) undertake administrative duties in academic and departmental affairs and assist in programme management for the further development of the Department's objectives. Applicants should have (a) a master's degree or above in an appropriate discipline related to second/foreign language teaching; (b) native or near- native mastery of the Korean language; (c) at least five years' experience in teaching Korean language subjects at tertiary level; (d) experience in deploying varied language teaching methods, developing language teaching materials and subject syllabi and coordinating team teaching. Familiarity with curriculum development is preferred; (e) experience in organising socio-cultural events as part of curricular activities; and (f) a highly proficient level of English and be able to conduct teaching related administration tasks independently. Proficiency in Cantonese/Putonghua will be an advantage. Remuneration: Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Application: Please submit application form via email to hrstaffpolyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2364 2166; or by mail to the 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 Wednesday, 29 February 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: 29-Feb-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 Phone: 852-2766-5634 Fax: 852-2364-2166 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-Jan-2012       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.