UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Dunedin, New Zealand
Lecturer (Chinese Section)
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the confirmation path position of Lecturer in Chinese within the School of Language, Literature and Performing Arts. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in both Modern Standard Chinese and English, and experience in teaching Modern Standard Chinese at tertiary level. Ability to lecture fluently in English is essential. In addition, candidates should have a completed PhD in an area of Chinese language, literature, or culture (including Chinese film).
The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching courses in Chinese language and civilisation at undergraduate level, in the first instance. The appointee will also be expected to pursue research in the area of his or her expertise.
The salary range for a Lecturer is NZ$45,000-NZ$55,500 per annum.
Appointment will be at an appropriate step in this range depending on qualifications and experience. It is hoped the successful applicant will be able to assume responsibilities on 1 July 2000.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Ms Haixin Jiang, Acting Head of Chinese, School of Language, Literature and Performing Arts, University of Otago Fax: 64 3 479 8689, Tel: 64 3 479 7721 or email: haixin.jiang@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
Reference Number: AG00/07 Closing Date: 1 May 2000.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Further details regarding this position, the University and the application procedure are available from the Deputy Director, Personnel Services, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3 474 1607 or email shannon.oliver@stonebow.otago.ac.nz). Further information about the University of Otago can be found at our homepage at http://www.otago.ac.nz
Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Deputy Director of Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate reference number.
If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome.
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.