30.181, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, University of Macau

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Subject: 30.181, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, University of Macau

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Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:20:22
From: Cyrus Leung [cyrusleung at um.edu.mo]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Instructor, University of Macau, China

 University or Organization: University of Macau 
Department: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Job Location: Macau, China 
Web Address: https://fah.um.edu.mo/
Job Title: Teaching Fellows of English Language
Job Rank: Instructor; Teaching Fellow

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The University of Macau (UM) is the flagship public university in Macao, which
gives it a unique advantage in pursuing the goal of becoming a world-class
university with regional characteristics. English is the working language. In
recent years, UM has made significant progress and has gained increasing
international recognition for its teaching, research, and community service. 

The English Language Centre (ELC) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is
seeking qualified individuals for anticipated positions as “Teaching Fellow.”
The purpose of the teaching fellow program is to provide recent Master's
degree graduates in TESL/TEFL (or closely related fields such as Second
Language Acquisition or Applied Linguistics) with: full-time teaching
experience; the opportunity to work with faculty and the ELC on special
projects in an area of professional interest or expertise (e.g. IT, writing,
materials design) and engagement in language and cultural exchange.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a recent Master’s degree (obtained in 2015 or later) in
one of the fields noted above from an accredited program and some experience
and/or qualifications in teaching English to tertiary multilingual students.
Applicants should have their degree in hand upon application. 

The successful candidates also need to possess excellent organizational
abilities, communication skills, and leadership qualities. Ability to speak
Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) may be an advantage, but more important are
abilities to work well with a multicultural staff and desire to learn and
explore Macao culture. The candidate should also be willing to provide
out-of-class activities to students in English as required.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty on 1 August 2019.

Position and Remuneration:
The position offered and taxable salary level shall be determined according to
the appointee's academic qualifications, current position, and professional
experience.

Teaching Fellow: MOP20,480 – 28,670 (USD1 approx. =MOP8)
Teaching duty is required.

10-month appointment with possibility of a second 10-month contract upon
mutual agreement.

Application Procedure:
Applicants should visit the application link provided below, and apply online.
Applications submitted via Career at UM by 13 February, 2019 will be given full
consideration. The application should include:
- A cover letter and an updated English curriculum vitae; 
- At least 3 recommendation letters;
- Teaching evaluations of recent two years (if any);
- Academic certificates and
- Graduate transcripts.

Applicants who have applied before are welcome to re-apply. Applicants may
consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an
interview within 3 months of application.
  
Human Resources Section, Office of Administration
University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China 
Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy at um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8553; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute
of the University of Macau in force. 

The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.
Applicants with less 
qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special
circumstances.

Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for
recruitment purpose only

Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be
given to Macao permanent residents



Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2019 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/fah_elc_tf_12_2018/ 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Section, Office of Admin 
	Email: vacancy at um.edu.mo 
	Phone: +853 8822 8553 
	Fax: +853 8822 2412



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