LINGUIST List 26.4199
Thu Sep 24 2015
Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 23-Sep-2015
From: The Human Resources Office <hro
ied.edu.hk>
Subject: Mandarin; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Department: Department of Chinese Language Studies
Job Location: New Territories, Hong Kong
Job Title: http://www.ied.edu.hk/web/index.php?glang=en
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition
Required Language(s):
Chinese, Mandarin (cmn) Description:
The Hong Kong Institute of Education aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on Education and complementary disciplines and recognised for its excellence in nurturing competent and caring professionals and the impact of scholarship. If you are excited by the prospect of contributing your expertise to the development of a leading multidisciplinary institution at the heart of East Asia, we would like to hear from you.
For further details about the Institute, please visit its website at
http://www.ied.edu.hk/web/index.php?glang=en.
The Institute invites applications for the following post:
Assistant Professor - Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Ref: AsstProf(TCSL)/CHL/FHM/0915
Department of Chinese Language Studies
Faculty of Humanities
The Department seeks applications for one full-time academic position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointee will be responsible for teaching courses related to Chinese Linguistics specialized in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language for undergraduate programmes and/or above. The appointee will also be engaged in programme development; departmental & Faculty services; and research & publication activities including application for research funding from external sources.
Applicants should have a Doctoral Degree in Chinese Linguistics preferably with good training and experience in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. They should have the ability and potential in delivering high quality of research in Chinese Linguistics/Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Proficiency in Chinese (both Putonghua and Cantonese) and English in teaching and research will be an advantage.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental benefits and, where applicable, housing benefits.
Application Forms are obtainable from (a)
http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; or (b) the Human Resources Office (address below). The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to the application email below or by fax (below) or by post to the below address. Review of applications will start from 2 October 2015, and will continue until the post is filled. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The Institute reserves the right not to fill the positions advertised. Since the incumbents may engage in work relating to students in schools, prospective employee(s) may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police.
HKIEd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Deadline: 23-Mar-2016 (Open until filled)
The Human Resources Office
3/F, Administration Building
The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road
Tai Po, New Territories +852
Hong Kong
Email Address for Applications: hro
ied.edu.hk
Contact Information:
The Human Resources Office
Email: hro
ied.edu.hk
Fax: (852) 2948 6005
Page Updated: 24-Sep-2015