28.4304, Jobs: Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 28.4304, Jobs: Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:52:41
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 
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 Title: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Translation & Interpreting
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Translation; English-Chinese Translation & Interpreting

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

Description:

The appointee will be required to:
  
- engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels;
- assume an important role in curriculum design and development; 
- undertake academic research in his/her area(s) of expertise, including but
not limited to making applications for external research grants; 
- provide administrative support for academic development and departmental
objectives, and play an active role in programme management;
- render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large;
and 
- perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her
delegates.
  
Appointee at Professor or Associate Professor level will be expected to
provide academic leadership in his/her area(s) of expertise.
 
Applicants should have:
 
- a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in
Chinese-English or English-Chinese Translation & Interpreting (involving
Cantonese and/or Mandarin);
- relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and a proven
record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements;  
- a high level of fluency in English; and 
- a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and
professional service.
 
Applicants for appointment at Assistant Professor level should normally have
evidence-based research experience (as supported by evidence of research
projects and outputs). Experience of postdoctoral research positions will be a
plus but not required. 
 
Applicants for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level should
have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an
excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements. 
Candidates with less experience will be considered for appointment at a lower
level.
 
Please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm for information on terms &
conditions for appointment and http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk for information
about the Department.

Please submit application form via email, by fax or by mail (please see
application method 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/en/guide_forms/forms.php.  Details of the
University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be
found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	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 
Contact Information
	Human Resources Office 
	Email: hrstaff at polyu.edu.hk 
	Fax: 852-27643374 


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