24.5203, Jobs: Mandarin Chinese; English; General Ling: Assoc Prof/Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 24.5203, Jobs: Mandarin Chinese; English; General Ling: Assoc Prof/Prof, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:08
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Mandarin Chinese; English; General Linguistics: Associate Professor/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: , 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:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies invites applicants for a 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 (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.  Successful candidates are expected to undertake academic research in his/her area of expertise.  Applicants at Professor level will be expected to provide academic leadership in his/her area of expertise. 

Applicants should have (a) 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; (b) at least ten years’ relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements; (c) fluency in English; and (d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and professional service.  Preference will be given to those who have fluency in Chinese (both written and spoken).

Please visit the website at the department URL above for more information about the Department.

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 via email to the application email address below; by fax at the fax number below; or by mail to Human Resources Office at the application URL above. 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 URL below. 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.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Ms Melody Ho 
	Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower 
	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
	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 Melody Ho 
	Email: hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk 
	Fax: (852) 2364 2166 

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