Language Education Institute
Instructor (Chinese Language) (several posts)
(Ref. 260512003)
The Language Education Institute (LEI), a new academic unit established on 1 July 2025, formulates policies, designs curricula and delivers teaching activities for the education of languages among students at PolyU, focusing mainly on the Chinese and English languages. LEI strives to become a regional and international leader in language education, particularly in the application of the latest technologies in language learning, teaching and assessment. It drives scholarship and best practices in language education among the PolyU community.
LEI comprises the Chinese Language Centre (CLC), English Language Centre (ELC) and Technology-Enhanced Language Education Centre (TELEC), which are constituent units with their own Directors. CLC and ELC offer service language teaching in Chinese and English for all students in the University while TELEC undertakes service language teaching using digital learning platforms and technological tools such as artificial intelligence and immersive technologies.
CLC and ELC are committed to excellence in learning and teaching and aim to strengthen students’ language proficiency and communication skills, foster independent and life‑long learning, and support whole‑person development. They provide Chinese and English language teaching services tailored to the diverse needs of the University’s students, delivering language enhancement and communication subjects, including AI as a Tool for Language Learning, in accordance with University requirements. In addition to curriculum‑based teaching, the Centres coordinate a range of co‑curricular learning activities to support students’ academic development and learning needs. Please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/clc/ and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/elc/ respectively for more information about CLC and ELC.
Duties
The appointees will be required to:
(a) teach a range of courses in Chinese for Academic Purposes (CAP), Chinese for Specific Purposes (CSP) and communication skills for undergraduate students, with effective and responsible integration of AI/GenAI to enhance learning, teaching, and assessment;
(b) engage in Chinese language enhancement initiatives of the University, including workshops and support activities related to technology- and AI-enhanced language learning;
(c) participate in the pedagogical development and administration of teaching and learning activities, including promoting student language skills through technology-enhanced language teaching methods and responsible AI use; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Language Education Institute or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics / Chinese Language/Literature / Chinese Language Education or a related discipline;
(b) preferably at least three years’ post-qualification relevant teaching experience at tertiary level;
(c) effective classroom teaching skills;
(d) demonstrated strong commitment to excellence in teaching;
(e) demonstrated pedagogic AI competencies for Chinese language education;
(f) an excellent command of written Chinese with proficiency in Putonghua (at least B2 level in Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi [PSC] or equivalent) and Cantonese; and
(g) the ability to use English as a working language.
Preference will be given to teachers with experience or expertise in incorporating GenAI in language teaching, expertise in discipline-related Chinese, digital literacies, assessment design, and supporting students to use AI tools for self-regulated language learning.
Preference may be given to those with relevant teaching experience in Chinese/Putonghua at tertiary level, including subjects offered to non-Chinese speaking students.
Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their qualifications and experience would enable them to effectively perform the duties of the post.
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.
Consideration of applications will commence on 1 June 2026.
Posting date: 12 May 2026