23.2426, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Ling; Translation; Chinese Ling: Asst/Assoc Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Subject: 23.2426, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Ling; Translation; Chinese Ling: Asst/Assoc Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:22:12
From:  Angie Chau [hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Mandarin Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Translation; Chinese Linguistics: Assistant/Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
Department: Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.polyu.edu.hk
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Translation; Chinese Linguistics

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

Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, department of Chinese and Bilingual 
Studies is looking for an Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in 
Bilingualism and Communication/Chinese Linguistics/Translation and 
Interpreting (two posts).

Duties:
(a) engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate 
and postgraduate levels;
(b) take an important role in curriculum design and development;
(c) undertake scholarly research in his/her area of expertise; and
(d) provide administrative support for academic and departmental affairs, and 
play an active role in programme management for further development of the 
Department's objectives.

Successful candidates are expected to undertake academic research in 
his/her area of expertise, including but not limited to application for external 
research grants and participation in research projects. 

Qualifications:
(a) a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with a specialism in 
Cantonese Linguistics, Cross-cultural Communication, Speech Pathology, 
Speech Therapy, Legal Translation, Media Translation, or Interpreting; 
(b) at least five years' relevant post-qualification experience and a good 
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements;
(c) fluency in English; and 
(d) a strong commitment to teaching, scholarly activities and professional 
service.

Please visit the website at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for more information 
about the Department.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial 
appointments for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing 
contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An 
appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor 
level. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the 
application.

Application:
Please submit application form to the email below, by fax at (852) 2364 2166; 
or by mail to the address below. If you would like to provide a separate 
curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help 
speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can 
be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job.htm.  

Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Initial consideration of 
applications will commence on 3 July 2012. Details of the University's 
Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at 
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.

Application Deadline: 03-Jul-2012 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Angie Chau 
	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_external.htm 
Contact Information
	Angie Chau 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 

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