33.1478, Jobs: English; Translation: Assistant Professor in Chinese-English Interpreting, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Tue Apr 26 23:41:57 UTC 2022

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Subject: 33.1478, Jobs: English; Translation: Assistant Professor in Chinese-English Interpreting, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:41:08
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Translation: Assistant Professor in Chinese-English Interpreting, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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

Specialty Areas: Translation; Chinese-English Interpreting

Required Language(s): 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$7.6 billion.  

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

Assistant Professor in Chinese-English Interpreting (Ref. 22042219)

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) is one of the
constituent departments of the Faculty of Humanities.  More information about
the 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 and Interpreting (involving
Cantonese and/or Mandarin); 
 - relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and/or
professional achievements; 
 - a proven record of publications in related fields in high-calibre
international journals and presses; 
 - 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.

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
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Applicants should
state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application: 
Please send a completed application form by post, nominate three referees from
different institutions/organisations by providing their names, addresses and
relationship with the applicants, to the mailing address below or via email to
the email address below.  Application forms can be downloaded from
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/guidelines_and_forms/forms. 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
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/guidelines_and_forms/pics_for_recruitment
. 

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)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	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 
Contact Information
	Lavender Wong 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 

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