Applications are invited for :
Instructor I/II (Cantonese) in the Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre [Ref. R/125/25]
Duties
- Teach Chinese (Cantonese) language courses and/or other courses as assigned;
- Contribute to curriculum design and materials development;
- Contribute to projects, services and activities; and
- Assume administrative responsibilities and/or other duties in support of services and activities.
Requirements
A Master’s or doctoral degree in Chinese (Cantonese) Language/Linguistics or a closely-related field [e.g. MA in Second Language Teaching (Cantonese specialization)] OR a Master’s degree in a relevant field with an undergraduate degree or 18 post-graduate credits in Chinese (Cantonese); and at least 2 years’ full-time teaching experience (post-graduation) at the secondary level or above. Substantial experience in teaching Chinese (Cantonese) at the tertiary level and proven experience in the development of materials in both face-to-face and technology-mediated modes are an advantage.
Preference may be given to candidates meeting the requirements outlined above who also possess a postgraduate qualification in teaching Putonghua or English as an additional language (e.g. CELTA), as well as demonstrated teaching experience in and willingness to teach courses in the additional language of specialization as needed.
Candidates who, following attainment of their qualifying postgraduate credential, have obtained at least 4 years of relevant full-time teaching experience at the tertiary level, may be considered for appointment as Instructor I. Candidates with less immediately relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Instructor II.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.
Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. Applications must include both a curriculum vitae and cover letter to be considered. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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