The English Language Centre (ELC) strives to enhance students’ literacy and communication skills for their studies, careers and independent learning. ELC aims to foster an English learning environment through workshops, competitions and a number of extra-curricular activities that supports students for their ‘whole person development’, and that assists  students in their pursuit of excellence in the use of the English language.

ELC now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in February/September 2020: 

Associate Professor in English Language Studies (Ref: ELC190408)

Job Description 

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are welcome: Teaching English as a Second Language, Language and Culture, Discourse and Grammar, Literature, Film and Literature, Professional and Technical Writing, Public Communication, Advanced English Composition. Project supervisory experience is desirable. 

Job Requirement 

The candidate should have a PhD degree or equivalent capacity in the related discipline and rich experience in teaching English for Chinese students. We expect candidates of this position can undertake independent research leading to outstanding outcomes, including publications in high quality international-refereed journals.

Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with substantial managerial and leadership experience with broad vision and strategic foresight as well as a strong commitment to the promotion and implementation of liberal arts education.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance (applicable to Assistant Professor and above), leave and medical insurance.  

Appointment Terms

Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Continuation of appointment beyond the initial term will be subject to mutual agreement.