Senior Instructor of English Linguistics

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed in 201-250 bracket in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 304 in the QS World University Rankings in 2022. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km² on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and the largest residential college system in Asia, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. 

The Department of English of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor of English Linguistics with generalist training and experience teaching undergraduate courses in two or more of the following fields:

a) Introductory linguistics,

b) English grammar and lexis,

c) English phonetics and phonology,

d) English semantics, and/or

e) Sociolinguistics

Candidates who are prepared to teach two or more classes in these fields in addition to broader courses in English Studies are particularly welcome to apply. 

The Department of English is an established and distinguished multinational, scholarly community. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in English Studies (focusing simultaneously on literary studies and linguistics), as well as elective courses in translation studies. At the graduate level the Department hosts two MA programmes in (i) English Studies and (ii) Translation and offers courses in the University-level MSc in Data Science. The Department offers PhD degrees in either (a) Literary Studies or (b) Linguistics. FAH is home to both the Centre for Linguistics https://linguistics.fah.um.edu.mo/ and the Centre for Studies of Translation, Interpreting and Cognition https://cstic.um.edu.mo/

The Department also contributes courses to the General Education programme. 

Qualifications

Applicant must possess a Master’s degree in Linguistics or related areas, although a PhD degree in a relevant area is highly preferable. Applicant should have teaching experience at the tertiary level. Applicants should be able to demonstrate competence in teaching, a willingness to provide service to the University and the English Department, and an interest in the English language in Asian contexts. Candidates with quality research publications and extensive teaching experience in two or more of the preferred fields at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels are particularly welcome. 

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in February 2024. 

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP592,410 (approximately USD73,140) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply ONLINE. Review of applications will commence in March 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8699;  Fax: +853 8822 2412 

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**