Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Director of Center for Language Education
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Hong Kong |
Position: | Other Professional |
THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Director of Center for Language Education
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is in search of a new Director of the Center for Language Education, for a three-year renewable appointment, starting August 2016. We seek a dynamic and innovative candidate who has a Ph.D in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or related fields, and desirably has substantial experience in developing and administering language programs at university level.
Founded in 1991, 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. It promotes interdisciplinary studies, 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 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 graduate students, with 29% non-local students coming from more than 30 countries around the world. The University also has a successful exchange program with over 130 partners worldwide and around 40% of the students will have a semester-long exchange experience by the time they graduate.
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. Compulsory English and Chinese communication courses account for 15 of the 120 credits of the undergraduate degree. In addition, the Center provides English writing components for other academic courses in the UG Common Core and for various PG classes as well. 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 the HKUST School 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.
The CLE Director plays a key role in developing and monitoring the undergraduate and postgraduate programs for all Schools. 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. Candidate with excellent research and publication record may also be considered for concurrent academic title at Associate Professor or Professor rank.
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.
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Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Languages |
Secondary Categories: | Linguistics |
Posting Date: | 11/25/2015 |
Closing Date | 02/22/2016 |