Department of Chinese History and Culture
Instructor
(Ref. 240328002)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
The Department of Chinese History and Culture is an academic department within the Faculty of Humanities. Its mission is to offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that provide interdisciplinary training in the study of Chinese history and culture. Currently, the Department offers PhD and MPhil programmes, a taught-master degree programme, a major degree programme in Chinese History and Culture, a minor degree programme in Chinese History and Culture, and university-wide general education courses. The media of instruction are English and Putonghua. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/chc/ for more information about the Department.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) engage in teaching aspects of Chinese History and Culture, and undertake related pedagogical activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(b) engage in programme/curriculum design and development, consultancy projects and other scholarly activities that help promote the department’s interests;
(c) provide administrative support for academic and departmental affairs; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in History or a relevant discipline;
(b) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;
(c) at least one year of relevant post-qualification tertiary teaching experience; and
(d) an excellent command of both English and Chinese (Putonghua), with fluency in Cantonese being an advantage.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 11 April 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 28 March 2024