The Department of Chinese (https://www.LN.edu.hk/chi/) offers courses at both bachelor and postgraduate levels.  The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree programme includes areas of classical, modern and contemporary Chinese literature, Chinese language and linguistics, comparative literature and literary theories, as well as media, news and creative writing.  The programme emphasizes multi-perspective literary studies as well as creative writing and communicative skills.  The appointee will be expected to teach Chinese Phonology, Chinese Etymology, Chinese Paleography, Modern Chinese Language and various writing courses (such as News Writing, Modes of Chinese Writing, etc.).

Requirements

Applicants should normally have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline and at least four years’ relevant experience.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive.   The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.  Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to send their dossier together with a completed personal data sheet (Form R1 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong  by post or by email: recruit@LN.edu.hk (as attachment in MS Word format).   Applicants should provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.   Please specify the post you are applying for and quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Further information on the University and its programmes and activities can be found on the University’s web site: http://www.LN.edu.hk.  Enquiries can be directed to recruit@LN.edu.hk.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.