23.2427, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Ling; Translation: Research Asst Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Subject: 23.2427, Jobs: Mandarin; Applied Ling; Translation: Research Asst Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U

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Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:25:06
From:  Angie Chau [hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Mandarin Chinese; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Research Assistant 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: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Translation; Chinese Linguistics

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

Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Chinese and Bilingual 
Studies is looking for Research Assistant Professors in Applied Chinese 
Linguistics, Chinese Literature, Bilingualism and Communication, Foreign or 
Second Language Education and Translation and Interpreting (seven posts)

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

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 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, preferably with a 
specialism in Bilingual Corporate Communication, Interpreting, Legal 
Translation, Media Translation, Speech Pathology, Speech Therapy, 
Teaching Discipline-specific Chinese (e.g. Corporate Chinese, Legal Chinese, 
STEM Chinese), or Classical Novel/Drama/Poetry;
(b) the relevant postdoctoral research experience (as supported by evidence 
of research projects and outputs). Experience of postdoctoral research 
positions will be a plus but not required;
(c) potential in evidence for establishing significant externally funded research 
programmes;
(d) a good record of relevant scholarly activities and professional service;
(e) fluency in English; and
(f) relevant experience in and a strong commitment to teaching.

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

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
The remuneration package for the Research Assistant Professor post is the 
same as an Assistant Professor post. A highly competitive remuneration 
package will be offered. Appointment for Research Assistant Professor will 
be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract for up to three years. Re-
engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should 
state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application:
Please submit application form via email to the email below, or 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 all the positions are filled. Initial consideration 
of applications will commence in mid-June 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: 15-Jun-2012 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Agnie 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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