DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
 
Half-time Teaching Fellow in Technical English (Ref. 20063007)
[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties
 
The appointee will be required to:

(a) develop and implement a holistic English Enhancement programme which aims at skills in technical communications through course-embedded and out-of-class activities;

(b) assist subject lecturers to revamp teaching and learning activities and assessment items to support the development of specific technical communication skills in English;

(c) provide support to students, including but not limited to developing self-study materials/ guidelines, offering face-to-face or online briefing sessions/workshops/consultations;

(d) offer out-of-class workshops to improve basic English competence of weak students and further enhance communication skills of strong students;

(e) assist subject lecturers in evaluating the English speaking and/or writing components in assessment items; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a first degree preferably in a science or engineering discipline and a master’s degree preferably in English Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or English Teaching and Learning or a related discipline;
 
(b) have at least three years of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience, preferably in science and engineering discipline;

(c) be highly proficient in written and spoken English; and

(d) have solid experience in development of teaching materials.

Preference will be given to native English speakers, and/or those who have a deep understanding of the English problems of engineering students in Hong Kong and/or relevant experience in educational research.

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

Remuneration
 
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 14 July 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.
 
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.