28.1870, Jobs: Chinese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 28.1870, Jobs:  Chinese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong

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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:17:31
From:  Century Touch [centurytouch.ad at hotmail.com]
Subject: Chinese; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po; Hong Kong

University or Organization: The Education University of Hong Kong 
Department: Department of Chinese Language Studies
Job Location: Tai Po, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.eduhk.hk/main/
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Chinese Language Education)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

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

Description:

The University 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 university at the
heart of East Asia, we would like to hear from you.

For further details about the University, please visit its website at
http://www.eduhk.hk/main/.

The University invites applications for the following post:

Assistant Professor (Chinese Language Education) (Ref:
AsstProf(TCSL)/CHL/0417)
Department of Chinese Language Studies
Faculty of Humanities

The Department seeks applications for a 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. He/she is expected
to be an active researcher, be able to conduct research that leads to
publications in leading international journals and successfully acquire
external research grants. He/she will also be engaged in programme
development; departmental and Faculty services such as research and
publication activities.  

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. Those with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma
in Education (PGDE) or QTS recognized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong
will be preferable.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.  Fringe benefits
include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits, and where
applicable, housing benefits. 

Application Forms are obtainable from (a) http://www.eduhk.hk/hro/applyfor.htm
or (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The
Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories,
Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be
sent to the Human Resources Office by email to the email for application
below, or by fax (see contact information below) or by post to the above
address on or before 12 May 2017.  Please quote the reference number of the
position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application”
on the envelope.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for
recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  For details of the
Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to the application URL
below.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are
shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill
the positions advertised.  Since the incumbent 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.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 12-May-2017 

Email Address for Applications: hro2 at eduhk.hk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en 
Contact Information
	Century Touch 
	Email: centurytouch.ad at hotmail.com 
	Fax: (852) 2948 6005 

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