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 six faculties 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.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

Instructor (Ref. 240606003)

The English Language Centre (ELC), with a strong commitment to quality learning and teaching, aims to enhance students’ communication skills, foster students’ independent, life-long English language learning and whole-person development. The ELC is mainly responsible for offering English subjects for Language and Communication Requirements which are mandatory to all undergraduate students of the University, Discipline-Specific Requirements subjects tailor-made for more than 20 professional fields of the University’s programmes, and numerous electives designed to enhance students’ communicative competencies. It also coordinates a number of extra-curricular activities and workshops and provides diverse self-learning materials and counselling services through the Centre for Independent Language Learning. The ELC currently has around 80 teaching staff members, with a group of about 25 technical, research and administrative personnel. Please visit the ELC’s website at http://polyu.edu.hk/elc/ for more information.

The appointee will be required to (a) teach a range of courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and communication skills for undergraduate students; (b) engage in teaching of other English language enhancement initiatives of the ELC; (c) participate in the pedagogical development and administration of the ELC’s teaching and learning activities, including promoting student language skills through technology-enhanced language teaching methods; and (d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Centre or his/her delegates.

Applicants should have (a) a recognised degree in a related discipline; (b) a postgraduate teaching qualification; (c) possess at least three years’ post-qualification relevant teaching experience at tertiary level (experience in teaching upper secondary classes may also be considered); (d) be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching; and (e) be a highly proficient English speaker.

Preference will be given to teachers with experience or expertise in incorporating GenAI in language teaching, expertise in discipline-related English, digital literacies, blended and online learning, and assessment design.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their qualifications and experience would enable them to effectively perform the duties of the post. 

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. 

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 17 June 2024 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.