LANGUAGE CENTRE Teaching Assistant

LANGUAGE CENTRE

Teaching Assistant (PR058/08-09)

The appointee is expected to perform the following duties: (i) To teach non-credit bearing English courses, writing workshops, Self-access Language Learning and/or other English courses offered by the Language Centre; (ii) To assist in the design and production of self-access language-learning materials for English; (iii) To assist in the design, preparation and revision of syllabuses and materials for English courses; and (iv) Other duties as assigned by the Head of the Centre.

Applicants should possess an M.A. in a relevant subject or an appropriate teaching qualification.   Expertise in the design of self-access learning materials and experience in the application of IT for language learning would be essential.   Some tertiary English-teaching experience would also be desirable.   Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate practical experience in materials development for a range of learning contexts.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for one year.   Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review and availability of funding.   The successful applicant is expected to assume duty on 1 October 2008.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Monthly salary ranges from HK$14,070 to HK$22,500.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and fill in the application form which is obtainable (a) by downloading from: [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers]; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon.   Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Please quote PR number on all correspondence.   Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers/job].

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 13 September 2008
　