21.4518, Jobs: English; Chinese Linguistics: Asst Prof, Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Subject: 21.4518, Jobs: English; Chinese Linguistics: Asst Prof, Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Date: 10-Nov-2010
From: Angie Chau [hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Chinese Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
 

	
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Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:22:39
From: Angie Chau [hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Chinese Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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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: General Linguistics; Chinese Linguistics

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Assistant Professor in Chinese Linguistics

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 1,400. 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 78 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 Chinese Linguistics and general Linguistics; (b)
undertake scholarly research in his/her area(s) of expertise; (c) take up
an active role in curriculum design and development; and (d) provide
administrative support for academic and departmental affairs.

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as
Chinese Linguistics, or general Linguistics, preferably with expertise(s)
in, but not limited to, the following areas: Syntax, Corpus Linguistics,
Language Technology; (b) effective classroom teaching skills in English,
preferably with some other supplementary languages; (c) track record of
research; (d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and
professional service; and (e) working experience in Greater China or the West.

Preference will be given to those with relevant teaching experience at
tertiary level and proficiency in Putonghua and/or Cantonese.

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:
Please submit application form via email to hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk; by fax at
(852) 2364 2166; or by mail to the 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
Thursday, 9 December 2010. 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: 09-Dec-2010 
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: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job_external.htm 
Contact Information:
	Ms Angie Chau 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
	Phone: 852-2766-5634 
	Fax: 852-2764-3374 



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