Head of the Department of Chinese Language Studies (Ref: 2300454)

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes.  Approaching its 30^th anniversary, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000.  It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 16 academic departments, as well as a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres.  For more information about the University, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk.

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.

Head of the Department of Chinese Language Studies (Ref: 2300454)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scholar to lead the Department of Chinese Language Studies.  The Head of Department will assume the overall responsibility for academic leadership and strategic direction to the department in line with the vision and mission of the Faculty of Humanities and the University.  He/She will report to the Dean of Faculty of Humanities.

Specifically, the appointee will provide leadership to develop and implement innovative programmes and courses in 3 major areas in Chinese Language Studies: Chinese language education, Chinese linguistics, and teaching Chinese as a second language; engage in research and funding opportunities; maintain and enhance the department’s collaboration with academic and industry partners and communities; manage, mentor and evaluate staff performance; participate in university governance and contribute to the wider academic community locally, regionally (e.g. the Greater Bay Area) and internationally.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Chinese Language Education, Chinese Linguistics, or a related field, and have a substantial record of research and teaching in Chinese language education, Chinese linguistics, and/or teaching Chinese as a second language, with strong interdisciplinary expertise and a record of successful bidding of external grants.  He/She should also have proven academic leadership experience, including managing academic programmes and staff; a sound knowledge of Chinese language education in local school sectors; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders; excellent communication skills in a bilingual environment; and a commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and diversity.  Interest in providing leadership for developing the Faculty’s new strategic focuses on “Comparative Cultures of Care” and “Digital Humanities” will be viewed favorably.

For information on the Department, please visit this website: https://www.eduhk.hk/chl/.   

The successful applicant will be offered appointment at the academic rank (viz., Associate Professor / Professor / Chair Professor) commensurate with qualifications and experience; the headship appointment will be on a concurrent basis for an initial period of about 3 years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.  Remuneration package will be highly competitive and negotiable, and attractive fringe benefits including housing benefits where appropriate, will be provided.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV.  Review of applications will start from 15 May 2023, and will continue until the post is filled.  Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.