27.3005, Jobs: Chinese; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, The University of Auckland

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Subject: 27.3005, Jobs: Chinese; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, The University of Auckland

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Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:08:37
From: Human Resources [recruitment at auckland.ac.nz]
Subject: Chinese; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

University or Organization: The University of Auckland 
Job Location: Auckland, New Zealand 
Web Address: http://www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/en.html
Job Title: Lecturer in Chinese Teaching and Learning
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

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

Description:

Applications are invited for a Lecturer level position in Chinese Language
Teaching & Learning in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics. This
appointment is a three-year fixed term position, starting from 1 February
2017.

You will be expected to teach and coordinate undergraduate courses in Chinese
as a Foreign Language from elementary to advanced levels and post-graduate
courses in Chinese Teaching and Learning, supervise postgraduate students,
mentor part-time tutors, and demonstrate strategic vision for the future of
Chinese Language Teaching & Learning at the University of Auckland. You will
also be expected to contribute actively to the research culture of the School
of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics.

You will have a PhD in either Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language or
Chinese Linguistics, though qualified candidates with general post-graduate
training in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning or in Linguistics will also
be considered. Experience teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language to tertiary
students, preferably both at elementary and more advanced levels, is required,
as is research expertise that shows a strong focus on either Chinese Teaching
and Learning or Chinese Linguistics.

Information on the School of Cultures, Languages & Linguistics and the
University of Auckland may be accessed through the web site of the Faculty of
Arts: see web address below.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s world-ranked university. It is the
only New Zealand university ranked among the world’s top 200 universities by
the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities. It ranks in the top
100 in the QS World University Rankings, and is the highest ranked New Zealand
university in the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.
It is committed to values of diversity. Women, Maori and Pasifika applicants
are encouraged to apply.

The University of Auckland’s main City Campus is located in the heart of
Auckland, which is ranked third out of 223 world cities for quality of living
in the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living Survey.

The University enjoys a strong record of supporting research through funding,
grants, and conference support.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be addressed to Professor Gary
Barkhuizen, Chair of the Recruitment and Selection Committee, telephone +64 9
923 8197, email: g.barkhuizen at auckland.ac.nz in English. All other enquiries
should be directed to recruitment at auckland.ac.nz, also in English.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit a sample teaching video and
accompanying teaching plan.

Applications close 19 August 2016.

For further information go to the application URL below.

The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all
qualified persons.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of
Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students.

Application Deadline: 19-Aug-2016 

Web Address for Applications: https://goo.gl/WBrniW 
Contact Information:
	Human Resources 
	Email: recruitment at auckland.ac.nz 

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