COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) was founded in 2002 as a self-financed college of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). CPCE oversees the operation and development of its two educational units, namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), with the aim of fostering synergy in providing quality education.
CPCE’s vision is to be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. With a mission to offer high quality tertiary education through flexible pathways, CPCE is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities which underpin teaching and learning excellence. CPCE is also committed to serving our society through collaboration and partnership with professional bodies, business, and community groups. The CPCE community is supported and empowered to develop and excel.
Division of Languages and Communication
Principal Lecturer in Bilingual Studies and Communication / Chinese / English (Ref. 260430-01)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) engage in teaching and other teaching related activities;
(b) provide academic leadership in discipline-based and/or pedagogical research;
(c) take a leading role in the quality assurance, administration, development and promotion of programmes;
(d) secure external competitive research grants, conduct academic research, publish in top-tier refereed journals, foster research collaborations, and engage in other scholarly activities;
(e) assist the Division Head in various delegated Divisional matters, and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned.
The appointee may be required to take up assignments and work outside Hong Kong occasionally.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a doctoral degree in related disciplines;
(b) substantial years of experience with extensive and successful records in teaching, research and academic programme administration in related disciplines;
(c) a proven track record of securing competitive research funding, along with the ability to establish interdisciplinary and international collaborations;
(d) proficiency in English and/or Chinese (as called for by the discipline areas concerned);
(e) knowledge of AI-assisted language teaching and assessment;
(f) strong connection with industries, professional bodies and public organisations, and
(g) excellent communication and leadership skills.
For the discipline areas of Bilingual Studies and Communication / Chinese, applicants should have proficiency in Putonghua and proficiency in Cantonese is preferred.
Conditions of Service
An attractive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made on a two-year contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 15 May 2026 until the position is filled.