Job Opening: Teaching Consultant in Chinese Language and Literature for The University of Hong Kong

17 April 2011
Job Opening: Teaching Consultant in Chinese Language and Literature for The University of Hong Kong
Deadline: 16 May 2011

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

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. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Teaching Consultant in Chinese Language and Literature in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 20110233)

Applications are invited for appointment as Teaching Consultant in Chinese Language and Literature in the Faculty of Education, tenable from September 1, 2011, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with a strong possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have strengths and experience in teaching one or more of the following areas: Chinese as a second/foreign language, teaching and learning of Chinese language, teaching and learning of Chinese modern and classical literature. Expertise and experience relating to the International Baccalaureate Chinese curriculum would be desirable.

Applicants should have at least a higher degree in the relevant area, a professional teaching qualification, not less than 5 years¡¦ teaching experience, and good knowledge of the local education scene. Appointees will be required to take up substantial teaching responsibilities, undertake school practicum supervision, and undertake administrative responsibilities. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/education/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment 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/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (senrappt@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, Room 1001, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Closes May 16, 2011. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: senrappt@hku.hk

For submissions: senrappt@hku.hk

Website: http://www.hku.hk/
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