31.2170, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Translation: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 31.2170, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Translation: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:30:23
From:  Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Translation: Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
Department: Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Translation and Interpreting
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Ling & Literature; Translation 

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

Description:

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary
institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including
Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff
strength of around 1,200. The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of
the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion.

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Assistant Professor in Translation and Interpreting (Ref. 20070309)

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies is one of the constituent
departments of the Faculty of Humanities. More information about the CBS
Department may be found at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/.

The appointee will be required to:
- Engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels;
- Assume an important role in curriculum design and development;
- Undertake academic research in his/her area of expertise, including but not
limited to making applications for external research grants;
- Provide administrative support for academic development and departmental
objectives, and play an active role in programme management;
- Render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large;
and
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her
delegates.

Applicants should have:
- A PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in
Chinese-English or English-Chinese Translation & Interpreting (involving
Cantonese and/or Mandarin);
- Relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and a proven
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements;
- A high level of fluency in English; and - a strong commitment to excellence
in teaching, scholarly activities and professional service.

Applicants should normally have evidence-based research experience (as
supported by evidence of research projects and outputs). Experience in
postdoctoral research will be a plus.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not
re-apply.]

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial
appointments will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement
thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms
and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please
visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm. Applicants should
state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application:
Please send a completed application form by post to the mailing address
provided below or via email to the application email provided below.

Application forms can be downloaded from the application link provided below.

If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the
application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Recruitment
will continue until the position is filled. The University’s Personal
Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental
disabilities.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	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/en/guide_forms/forms.php 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 


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