Job Vacancies

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages

 

Openings for Teaching Positions

Closing Date: 30 January 2009

 

(1) Assistant Professor (Ref. 08/219(685)/2)

Applicants should have (i) an MPhil or PhD degree in linguistics or applied linguistics with a specialization in second language acquisition; (ii) knowledge of Chinese and the ability to lecture in both English and Putonghua; preferably also (iii) expertise in one or more of the following areas: acquisition of Chinese as a second language, language pedagogy, and language variation; and (iv) knowledge of a foreign language and relevant research experience.  The appointee will (a) teach courses in second language acquisition, linguistics and language teaching; and (b) supervise projects and theses of undergraduate, MA, MPhil and PhD students.  Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years initially commencing August 2009, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to mutual agreement.

 

(2) Instructor I(s) / Instructor II(s) (Full-time) / Part-time Instructor(s)

 (Ref. 08/220(685)/2)/

The department has a Modern Languages component which now offers teaching positions in French, German, Spanish (full-time or part-time) and Thai (part-time only).   Applicants should have (i) a relevant Master’s degree or above; (ii) linguistics training background; (iii) experience in teaching courses in one of the languages above as a foreign/second language;  (iv) research interest in language teaching methodology and second language acquisition; (v) experience in curriculum development; and (vi) be able to use English as a medium of instruction; and preferably (vii) experience in teaching Asian learners at university level.  Appointments will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years commencing late August 2009, renewable subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funding, and mutual agreement.

 

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package for full-time appointments, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for appointment of two years or longer; and housing benefits for eligible appointees [post (1) only]. 

Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel.  The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

 

Application Procedure

Applications forms are obtainable (a) at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/pesonnel, or (b) in person/by mail with a stamped, self-addressed envelope from the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, or (c) by fax polling at (852) 2603 5223.

 

Completed forms, together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers [for post (1) only], should reach the Personnel Office by the closing date.  Alternatively, applicants may fax to (852) 2603 6852 their full resume, with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified).  For post (2): please also indicate whether applying for full-time and/or part-time post(s).

 

The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.  Please quote the reference number and mark ‘Application – Confidential’ on cover.