33.2303, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Teaching Fellow / Instructor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 33.2303, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Teaching Fellow / Instructor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:45:10
From: Melody Ho [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Teaching Fellow / Instructor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

 
University or Organization: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
Department: Department of English and Communication
Job Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong 
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Teaching Fellow / Instructor
Job Rank: Other; Teaching Fellow / Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language and Professional Communication / Language Teaching and Learning / Linguistics, English Language, and Systemic Functional Linguistics / Media and Communication

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary
institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including
Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff
strength of around 1,200. The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of
the University is in excess of HK$7.6 billion.  

Teaching Fellow / Instructor in Language and Professional Communication /
Language Teaching and Learning / Linguistics, English Language, and Systemic
Functional Linguistics / Media and Communication / Area Studies and
Intercultural Communication (Ref. 220720001)

The Department of English and Communication has a long history of conducting
cutting-edge research in language and communication and producing high quality
graduates for the professional workplace. More information can be obtained
through the departmental homepage at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/, including
information about our key areas of research at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/research/research-overview/.

The appointee will be required to: 
 - teach English and applied linguistics subjects in any of the
above-mentioned five areas. The successful candidate should also be able to
teach some of the following subjects: Analysis of English Pronunciation;
Grammar and Meaning; English Lexis and Semantics; Testing and Assessment;
Language Development and Use; English as a Global Lingua Franca, Technical and
Web-Based Writing, English for Management; Introduction to English-Speaking
Cultures; Drama for Language Learning; Language Arts for Creative Community
Projects or any other subject(s) on the theory of linguistics, applied
linguistics and communication; 
 - serve as a member on programme teaching teams, and assist in the
development / updating of teaching materials; 
 - play a leadership role in one of the Department’s programmes; 
 - participate in and contribute to other academic and administrative
activities in the Department as and when required; and 
 - perform any other duties as assigned by Head of the Department or his/her
delegates.

Applicants should have:
 - at least a master’s degree and professional qualification in a relevant
discipline; a PhD degree in a relevant discipline will be an advantage; 
 - not less than three years of post-qualification teaching experience at
tertiary level; 
 - an excellent command of spoken and written English; and 
 - good subject knowledge, skills and competence in English language studies
and/or applied linguistics.  
Possession of the ability to teach one of the Departments’ foreign language
subjects (i.e. French, German, Spanish) will be an advantage. Applicants with
lesser experience may be considered for the post of Instructor.

Conditions of Service: 
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment
will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is
subject to mutual agreement.   

Application: 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (see link below).
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 August 2022 until the
position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement
for recruitment can be found at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental
disabilities.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=220720001 
Contact Information
	Ms Angie Chau 
	Email: angie.chau at polyu.edu.hk 


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