LINGUIST List 17.2711
Fri Sep 22 2006
Jobs: Chinese, English & Translation: Asst Prof, City U of Hong Kong
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Chinese, English & Translation: Asst Prof, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Message 1: Chinese, English & Translation: Asst Prof, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Date: 22-Sep-2006
From: Human Resources Office <hrcngcityu.edu.hk>
Subject: Chinese, English & Translation: Asst Prof, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
University or Organization: City University of Hong Kong Department: Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Translation Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) English (eng)
Description:
City University of Hong Kong is one of eight higher education institutions directly funded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region through the University Grants Committee (Hong Kong). It aims to become one of the leading universities in the Asia-Pacific region through excellence in professional education and applied research. In two studies, City University of Hong Kong ranks among the top 200 universities in the world, and among the top ten universities in the Greater China region. The mission of the University is to nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic advancement. The student population is approximately 26,000 enrolled in over 145 programmes at the associate degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The medium of instruction is English.
The University invites applications for the following post. Candidates with applied research achievements will receive very positive consideration. Relevant experience in business and industry will be a definite asset.
Assistant Professor in Chinese/Translation in the Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics [Ref. C/701/09]
Duties: Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BA, MA, MPhil and PhD. Candidates with a proven record of publications or strong research potential preferred.
Requirements: Either (a) a PhD in Chinese or related disciplines. Able to undertake teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: modern Chinese language and literature, Classical Chinese. Strong research ability and a good command of English, or (b) a PhD in Translation, Comparative Literature or related disciplines. Able to undertake teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: comparative cultural studies; translation studies, interpretation; language and law - legal translation, legal writing and bilingual legal drafting. Strong research ability, native or near native fluency in English and Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese for spoken Chinese, and Modern Standard Chinese for written Chinese), and a good knowledge of Chinese studies.
The successful candidates are expected to assume duty in January 2007. Please specify discipline(s) in the application.
Salary and Conditions of Service Salary offered will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental schemes, and housing benefits where applicable.
Information and Application Please send an application letter enclosing a current curriculum vitae. Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope. The University reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill the position.
Address for Applications: Human Resources Office City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong Kowloon Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 07-Oct-2006
Contact Information Human Resources Office Email: hrojobcityu.edu.hk Phone: 852 2788 9265 Fax: 852 2788 1154
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