Associate/Assistant Professor of Education/Senior Lecturer /Lecturer in Chinese Language Education

About University

Formally established in June 2022, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)(HKUST(GZ)) is a cooperatively-run higher education institution between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

For more information on HKUST(GZ), you may visit the university website (hkust-gz.edu.cn).

About CES

College of Education Sciences (CES), under Vice-President for Teaching and Learning, is the academic unit responsible for first- and second-year undergraduate education, offering humanities, social sciences, language and STEM courses. CES will conduct research in the fields of cognitive sciences and innovative pedagogy. CES also serves as the home unit for UG students before their program major determined, providing students with academic-related services. The College is composed of six departments, including: Pillar of General Education (PGE), Pillar of STEM Education (STEM), Pillar of Cognitive Sciences (PCS), Pillar of Language Education (PLE), UG Teaching Labs (UGTL) and College of Education Sciences Office (CESO).

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The appointee is expected to teach a variety of courses in Chinese language and communication. The appointee is also expected to develop courses and curriculum, engage in professional and academic activities, and contribute to university administration and other institutional initiatives as required.

Qualification of Candidates

• Applicants with a PhD in linguistics, language education, or a related field, with at least one research degree focused on Chinese.
• Strong foundational skills in the Chinese language, characters, and writing, complemented by a broad knowledge base and extensive reading across diverse fields.
• Ideally a minimum of two years’ teaching experience at the higher education level, specifically in Chinese communication, linguistics, or writing for Chinese students.
• For Associate/Assistant Professor of Education applicants: at least four years of teaching or research experience in Chinese at the higher education level after obtaining a PhD.
• Demonstrated expertise in innovative pedagogies and teaching methods, such as student-centered approaches, active learning, flipped classrooms, and blended learning.
• A background or experience in applying artificial intelligence tools to enhance Chinese language and communication training is highly desirable.
• High proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• A passion for teaching and learning, supported by outstanding communication skills and a strong spirit of teamwork.

 Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment to teaching-track faculty (TTF) will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 years with a term review after 3 years of service, and is renewable subject to performance, mutual agreement and funding availability. 

How to apply:

Please submit the application via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System by clicking the 'Apply' button. You should first sign up to create your personal account.  

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.  

For questions regarding the recruitment system or general inquiry, please reach us at facultyhire@hkust-gz.edu.cn. For College specific questions, please address to ces-job@hkust-gz.edu.cn with subject title of “Application to PLE”.

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