Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer (Chinese Section) (Ref. No.: PR236/11-12)

The appointee is expected to (i) teach courses including "University Chinese" as well as courses related to creative writing and playwriting; (ii) provide Speaking Enhancement Services (Cantonese) and Chinese Enhancement Services as assigned; (iii) assist in the design, preparation and revision of syllabuses and teaching materials for Chinese courses, including Self-Access Language Learning (SALL) materials; (iv) pro-actively provide service to the Language Centre; and (v) perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Centre.

Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Chinese or a related field, be actively involved in creative writing, and have published works of fiction including poetry, novels, and plays as well as speak fluent Cantonese. Preference will be given to those who have attained second class division 1 or above in the Putonghua Proficiency Test, and who can communicate well in English. Having a postgraduate education diploma/certificate and/or experience in teaching Chinese at tertiary level in Hong Kong will also be advantageous.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing September 2012. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review and availability of funding.

Reference Salary Range:
Lecturer II: HK$25,000 to HK$33,000
Assistant Lecturer: HK$20,000 to HK$25,000

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

March 3, 2012

Applicants must submit a Chinese cover letter in response to the above requirements.

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application forms which are obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. Applicants should request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference to the Personnel Office. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Language Ambassador (Chinese and Putonghua Sections)

The appointee is expected to have the competence of speaking Cantonese and Putonghua effectively. S/he will advise students to improve language competence, assess students’ current language ability in a specific area (writing, listening, reading, speaking, vocabulary, grammar), help students with specific language questions, conduct writing and speaking enhancement workshops, provide tutorials for students and serve as a language advisor in the Language Laboratories and Learning Commons.

Qualifications:

- Master of Arts degree in Chinese, Linguistics, Language Teaching or related field
- Must pass a written test before the interview
- Must mark and give written or verbal feedback on students’ writing samples
- First class grade B or above in the National PTH Proficiency Test (preferable)

Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for three months (April 1 to June 30, 2012).

Reference Salary:  $12,000 per month

March 7, 2012

Applicants are required to write a letter explaining their qualifications for one of the above positions and to fill in an application form which is obtainable (a) by downloading from: {http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers}; or (b) by fax at 3411 7799 (local line only) or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong. The letter and application form should be sent to the General Office (c/o Ms. Viene Ko), Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, Room 1203, 12/F, Oen Hall Building East Wing, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Kowloon Tong. Please quote PR on all correspondence. Applicants not invited for an interview 8 weeks after the application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers/job].

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & condition then applicable at the time of offer.