27.541, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of English Language Centre, University of Macau

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Subject: 27.541, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of English Language Centre, University of Macau

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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:53:50
From:  Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) Office [senior.academic at umac.mo]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of English Language Centre, University of Macau, Macau

University or Organization: University of Macau 
Job Location: Macau, Macau 
Job Title: Director of English Language Centre
Job Rank: Associate Professor; Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The English Language Centre of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites
applications for the position of Director of English Language Centre.

The English Language Centre (ELC) is committed to the objective of enhancing
English language proficiency of students across the University, both to
support students’ pursuit of their academic majors and to prepare them for
global citizenship. The ELC seeks to achieve its goals through the provision
of courses in general and academic English and extra-curricular language
activities. The ELC also organizes summer programmes for pre-sessional
students and others, in collaboration with the Residential Colleges. The ELC
Director may also be expected to collaborate in the provision of academic
courses in applied linguistics and second language teaching, in conjunction
with other units in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESL/TEFL or
another related area, a minimum of three years of administrative or leadership
experience in a University English language programme, a distinguished record
of teaching English as a second or foreign language, and a track record of
publishing in the area of language teaching and learning. Applicants for the
position should demonstrate excellence in teaching and academic supervision,
as well as a proven record of curriculum/course development, delivery and
assessment, who is qualified to be appointed as Associate Professor or higher
in rank.

The selected candidate may assume duty as early as June 2016.

Position and Remuneration

Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate
with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and
professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but
is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. 

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit http://www.umac.mo/vacancy for more details, and apply
online at Jobs at UM (below) (Ref. No.: FAH/DELC/10/2015). When applying, please
upload a cover letter, a current CV (with English translations wherever
relevant) and a writing sample (i.e. 'Research Word/Publication'). Other
documents may be submitted as needed or as available. Review of applications
will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they were not
invited for an interview within 3 months of application.  

Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) Office
University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China 
Website: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment
Email: senior.academic at umac.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8586;  Fax: +853 8822 2418

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute
of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the
right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and
experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

**Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for
recruitment purpose only**

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will
be given to Macao permanent residents**

Application Deadline: 15-Aug-2016 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: senior.academic at umac.mo 
Web Address for Applications: http://isw.umac.mo/recruitment 
Contact Information
	Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) Office 
	Email: senior.academic at umac.mo 

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