DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE AND BILINGUAL STUDIES

Project Manager (Ref. 240627019)

[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties 

The appointee will be appointed at the substantive level of Project Associate. The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Scaling up C-for-Chinese@JC in kindergarten sector to cultivate culturally responsive education”. The project is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club aiming at supporting ethnic minority children in kindergarten and junior primary sector to learn Chinese under a culturally responsive education framework, as a scale-up extension of a completed project called “C-for-Chinese@JC”.  He/She will be required to:

(a) manage the project and monitor the implementation of all support activities provided to teachers and students from partner kindergartens and primary schools;

(b) take a leading role in designing, developing and implementing different kinds of learning activities to meet the project objectives;

(c) take a leading role in the collection and analysis of data, compilation of project reports and dissemination of research results and project outcomes;

(d) manage a team of Project Associates and Project Assistants in the implementation of project plans to ensure that actions and issues are being followed up;

(e) work closely with project partners to plan and co-ordinate project-related publicity and promotional activities; and

(f) perform other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

The appointee will sometimes be required to work during the weekend or outside normal work hours as well as outside campus.

Qualifications

Applicants should have: 

(a) a master’s degree in Chinese Language & Literature, Chinese Linguistics or Early Childhood Education with solid knowledge of the Chinese language;

(b) at least seven years’ work experience in the education field, either as a front-line teacher or curriculum/learning material developer;

(c) substantial experience in managing educational activities and conducting education research;

(d) passions in teaching and child support services;

(e) an organised and innovative mindset;

(f) good management, problem-solving and decision-making skills;

(g) excellent writing skills (in both English and Chinese) and interpersonal skills; and

(h) the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively for teamwork.

Preference will be given to those who speaks fluency in Cantonese, have knowledge and experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, educational technology and media, curriculum and instruction and development of multimedia Chinese language learning materials.

Candidates with illustration and book production background will have an advantage.

Applicants are invited to contact Mr Chadwick Ngan at telephone number 2766 4868 or by clicking the “Quick Apply” button for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research).  Consideration of applications will commence on 4 July 2024 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.

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.