Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The appointees are expected to teach a variety of courses in Chinese language and communication, such as Chinese communication skills, Chinese linguistics, Chinese writing (including academic writing, practical writing, and creative writing) for native speakers, as well as long-term and short-term Chinese language courses and language and cultural activities for second language learners. The appointees are also expected to develop courses and curriculum, innovate teaching methods, engage in professional and academic activities, and contribute to university administration and other institutional initiatives as required.

Qualifications of Candidates
●A PhD in linguistics, language education, or a related field, with at least one research degree focused on Chinese.
●Strong foundational skills in the Chinese language, characters, and writing, complemented by a broad knowledge base and extensive reading across diverse fields.
●A minimum of two years’ teaching experience at the higher education level, specifically in Chinese communication, linguistics, or writing for Chinese students. Candidates with additional experience training Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan students in Putonghua and standard written Chinese communication, or teaching Chinese as a second language to international students, are highly encouraged to apply.
●For Associate/Assistant Professor of Education applicants: at least four years of teaching or research experience in Chinese at the higher education level after obtaining a PhD.
●Demonstrated expertise in innovative pedagogies and teaching methods, such as student-centered approaches, active learning, flipped classrooms, and blended learning.
●A background or experience in applying artificial intelligence tools to enhance Chinese language and communication training is highly desirable.
●High proficiency in both spoken and written English.
●A passion for teaching and learning, supported by outstanding communication skills and a strong spirit of teamwork.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment to non-substantiation track faculty will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 years renewable for another 3 years subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Application Materials Requirements
In addition to the materials required in the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System, applicants should submit a writing sample in Chinese, which can be an academic paper or creative writing, to demonstrate their written communication skills. Please upload it as “additional file 1” in the system (maximum 150 MB per file).
Applicants are also encouraged to submit an optional video showcasing their Chinese oral communication skills, such as delivering a speech. Please upload it as “additional file 2” in the system (maximum 150 MB per file).