Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme in the School of Chinese
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Hong Kong |
Position: | Lecturer |
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are over 27,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 201500162)
Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP) in the School of Chinese, to commence on September 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.
One of the primary missions of the CLEP is to equip students with the necessary Chinese language skills for academic and professional pursuits. Tailor-made, discipline-specific practical Chinese language courses are offered to the undergraduates in all faculties across the University. Further information on the Programme can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/chinese/.
Applicants should possess a University degree or equivalent and a postgraduate degree in Chinese or related areas. The ability to conduct courses in "practical Chinese and Chinese culture" in local educational settings is required. A high level of competence in written English is a definite advantage. The appointee should demonstrate a strong sense of commitment, a track record of excellence in teaching, a capacity to design and deliver courses as well as sophisticated communication and presentation skills. Apart from teaching, he/she will be expected to perform administrative duties such as the coordination of courses and the preparation of official documents in Chinese and English.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave and medical benefits.
Contact: |
Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to chinjobs@hku.hk. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Please indicate clearly in the form the post applied for and the reference number. Closes April 13, 2015. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
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Website: | http://jobs.hku.hk |
Primary Category: | Languages |
Secondary Categories: | Linguistics |
Posting Date: | 03/10/2015 |
Closing Date | 04/13/2015 |