26.4228, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4228. Sat Sep 26 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4228, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:53:12
From:  Office [dclesrch2015 at ust.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

University or Organization: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 
Job Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong 
Job Title: Director of Center for Language Education
Job Rank: Director; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Description:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Director of Center for Language Education

Founded in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world renowned international research university dedicated to the advancement of learning and scholarship, with special emphasis on postgraduate education and close collaboration with the industry and business sectors.  It promotes interdisciplinary studies and is dedicated to educating all-rounded students to acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking with a global outlook.  Within its short history, the University has come to be regarded as a leading player in the international higher education scene.  HKUST has been ranked among the top universities in Asia by QS Asian University Rankings.  It ranks 16th in the latest Global Employability University Survey reported by the New York Times, and remains No. 1 in the Greater China area.  English is the medium of teaching, research and administration. HKUST has a total of around 13,500 students with 9,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduat
 e students, with 29% non-local students coming from more than 30 countries around the world.  

The primary mission of the HKUST Center for Language Education (CLE) is to deliver the University's language enhancement programs for English and Chinese to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Center offers a Master of Arts degree in International Language Education with separate concentrations in English and Chinese teaching. It also provides a Third Languages program and co-curricular activities for English and Chinese. The Center is currently offering two language MOOCs, via edX, and has ambitious plans for additional MOOCs and on-line delivery of some programs. 

Reporting to the Dean of Humanities and Social Science, the CLE Director provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Center and is the administrative head with responsibility for the day-to-day management of a unit of more than 80 full-time teaching staff and 14 non-academic support staff.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a relevant area; substantial experience in developing and administering language programs at university level, including English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and discipline-related English (ESP); demonstrated commitment to excellence in curriculum development and pedagogy; proven qualities of leadership, entrepreneurship and managerial capability involving multiple stakeholders in a multilingual and multicultural academic environment.

Appointment to the position will be on three-year fixed term basis, renewable on mutual agreement.  Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.

Application Procedure

Applications/Nominations together with a curriculum vitae should be sent to Room 2338, Office of the Dean of Humanities & Social Science, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR (attention: Ms Mandy Sin) or by e-mail to the application email below.  The search committee will begin to review applications on 2 November 2015.  All applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.  Additional information about the University and the Center for Language Education is available on the websites http://www.ust.hk and http://cle.ust.hk respectively.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)

Application Deadline: 02-Nov-2015 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: dclesrch2015 at ust.hk 
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	Email: dclesrch2015 at ust.hk 

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