24.1245, Jobs: General Linguistics: Teaching Assistant, City University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 24.1245, Jobs: General Linguistics: Teaching Assistant, City University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:49:13
From:  Human Resources Office [hrojob at cityu.edu.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Teaching Assistant, City University of Hong Kong, HKG, Hong Kong

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University or Organization: City University of Hong Kong 
Job Location: HKG, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
Job Rank: Teaching Assistant

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is
pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a
publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and
developing students' talent and creating applicable knowledge to support
social and economic advancement.

Applications are invited for:
Graduate Teaching Assistants for Freshman English support at City University
campus (Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Semester-long appointments are also possible under certain circumstances.)
[Ref. C/R/880/49]

Duties: 
Tutor introductory freshman writing courses for the Department of English,
including Rhetoric and Composition, English for Science, English for
Engineering, English for Business Communication, Creative Writing, English
Cinema, English Autobiography, English Travel Writing, Asian Literature in
English, and Shakespeare: Introduction to Genius.

Requirements: 
Graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from local and/or overseas
universities and experience in teaching, preferably in a tertiary context.
Those with a background in business, engineering, law, media studies, or
science are also welcome to apply.  Priority will be given to students
currently engaged in postgraduate studies who wish to spend some time in Hong
Kong gathering data or gaining teaching experience. A limited number of
Post-doctoral Fellowships are also available for candidates with PhDs in
English Linguistics, Literature, Creative Writing or Rhetoric and Composition.

Salary and Conditions of Service:
Salary offered will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations
at the campus clinic.

Information and Application:
Additional information and application form are obtainable (a) from the
University's homepage at the application website address below, or (b) by mail
with a self-addressed stamped envelope from the Human Resources Office, City
University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, or (c) in
person from the Reception Counter, Human Resources Office.
Please send the completed application form and the required information stated
in the form with a covering letter to the Human Resources Office by 15 April
2013.  Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the
envelope.  Applications will receive full consideration.

The University thanks all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.   The University reserves the right not to fill
the positions.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in
accordance with the University's personal data policy, a copy of which will be
provided upon request.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are
committed to the principle of diversity.  We encourage applications from all
qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our
staff.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 95th among the world's top
universities and the 12th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 2012
surveys.



Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2013 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/hro/download/job/appform/gta-catc.pdf 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrojob at cityu.edu.hk 





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