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Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Bilingualism and Communication

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS)

Location: Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Salary: Not Specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th June 2023
Expires: 8th August 2023
Job Ref: 230607011

With 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside our society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU pursues world-class excellence in education and research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides ranking among the top 100 universities globally by both THE and QS World University Rankings, PolyU was placed among the top 50 universities in four disciplines in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, with three of them ranking 1st in Hong Kong. 

DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES 

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Bilingualism and Communication

(Ref. 230607011) 

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Humanities. More information about the Department may be found at http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/

The appointee will be required to (a) engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) engage in programme/curriculum design and development, consultancy projects and other scholarly activities that help promote the Department’s mission and vision; (c) undertake scholarly research in his/her area of expertise and play a leadership role in scholarly activities (especially for appointment at Professor level), including mentoring junior researchers; (d) provide administrative support and advice for academic and departmental affairs; (e) render service to committee work of various levels at the University, academic community as well as the society at large; and (f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.  An appointee at Professor level will be expected to demonstrate academic excellence and provide academic leadership in his/her area of expertise. 

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in Intercultural Communication, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Bilingualism/ Multilingualism, Language Analytics in Business Communication, or related fields;  (b) substantial post-qualification work experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements, including competitive grant awards and recognition of academic leadership by professional bodies; (c) a high level of fluency in English, with knowledge of Chinese being an advantage; and (d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities, and professional service.  Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor. 

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor / Professor levels.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (click Apply button).  Consideration of applications will commence on 21 June 2023 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.

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