24.1774, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; General Ling: Associate Professor/Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Subject: 24.1774, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; General Ling: Associate Professor/Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:51:26
From: Angie Chau [hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; English; General Linguistics: Associate Professor/Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, 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.cbs.polyu.edu.hk
Job Rank: Associate Professor; Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

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

Description:

Professor/Associate Professor in Applied Chinese Linguistics/Chinese
Literature/Bilingualism and Communication/Chinese Linguistics/Foreign or
Second Language Education/Translation and Interpreting (four posts)

The appointees will be required to:
-  Engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels.
-  Take an important role in curriculum design and development.
-  Undertake scholarly research in his/her area of expertise.
-  Provide administrative support for academic and departmental affairs, and
play an active role in programme management for further development of the
Department’s objectives.

Applicants should have:
-  A PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in
Cantonese Linguistics, Chinese Syntax, Applied Psycholingusitics, Applied
Sociolinguistics, Bilingual Corporate Communication, Cross-cultural
Communication, First/Second Language Acquisition, First/Second-Language
Education Pedagogy, Legal Translation, Media Translation, or Interpreting.
-  At least ten years’ relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements.
-  Fuency in English.
-  A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. An appropriate term
will be provided for appointments at Associate Professor and Professor levels.
Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application:
Please submit application form to Ms. Angie Chau (see contact information and
application information).  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 obtained via the above channels
or downloaded from the application website. Recruitment will continue until
the positions are filled.

Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for
recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.

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. Appointees at
Professor level will be expected to provide academic leadership in his/her
area of expertise. Preference will be given to those who have fluency in
Chinese (both written and spoken).

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement of Professor in
Bilingualism and Communication / Chinese Linguistics / Foreign or Second
Language Education / Translation and Interpreting on 15 January 2013 need not
re-apply. Please visit the department URL for more information about the
department.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Ms 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.htm 
Contact Information:
	Ms Angie Chau 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
	Fax: 852-2364-2166 





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