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Director of English Language Centre (Ref. 241104004-IE)
Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties (including the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to be established on 1 January 2025) and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
The successful candidate will be appointed to a senior academic/teaching position commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience and will hold a concurrent directorship appointment, which is normally for a three-year term of office on a renewable basis. Details can be obtained from https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads.
Please submit an application through https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads. Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Director of English Language Centre at [email protected]. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 9 December 2024 until the position is filled. Please refer to the application link for other details.
Director of Language Education Institute (Ref. 241029004-IE)
Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties (including the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to be established on 1 January 2025) and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 - it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.
LANGUAGE EDUCATION INSTITUTE [To be established on 1 July 2025]
The successful candidate will be appointed to a senior academic position at the Professor or Chair Professor level with appropriate terms, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent directorship appointment, which is normally for a three-year term of office on a renewable basis. Details can be obtained from https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads.
Please submit an application through https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads. Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Director of Language Education Institute at [email protected]. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 9 December 2024 until the position is filled. Please refer to the application link for other details.
Senior Instructor/Instructor of English
The English Language Centre (ELC) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor/Instructor of English. The ELC is committed to empowering students to succeed in University studies and in life by engaging them in English, academic, and global skills learning. The ELC seeks to achieve its goals through the provision of courses in English for academic purposes, a writing centre, co-curricular language learning activities, and organizing summer programmes for pre-sessional students.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in TESOL/TEFL/ELT/English Education (or related fields). Applicants should have extensive EAP/ESP teaching experience at the tertiary level or equivalent, preferably teaching EFL/ESL students in English-medium higher education context. The candidates should demonstrate experience in (1) curriculum and material development in teaching English for academic purposes (four skills, grammar and vocabulary, academic skills and strategies), and in (2) technology-enhanced classroom learning as well as developing e-learning exercises. Updated knowledge and experience in current pedagogy, assessment, programme planning, and activity organization will be an advantage.
The successful candidates should possess the following abilities: effective ELT pedagogy in student-centred approaches, strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication skills, collegiality, teamwork, and leadership skills. Excellent command of English is expected. The ability to speak Chinese is not required. Academic research and publication are not required for the positions, but a specific pedagogy-oriented research interest/agenda is welcome.
Please visit University of Macau's Careers website for the full position description.
Applicants should visit University of Macau's Careers webiste using the link above for more details, and apply ONLINE on or before 31st Dec 2024. (Reference No.: FAH/ELC/SII/05/2024). First-round interviews will be conducted in the first three weeks of January 2025.