愛爾蘭工作職缺 都柏林三一學院 中文研究教授 Jobs in Ireland Job Alert Professor in Chinese Studies Trinity College Dublin

Post Specification (Comp: 034342)

Post Title: Professor in Chinese Studies

Post Status: Permanent

Department/Faculty: Linguistic, Speech, & Communication Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Location: Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, Arts Building Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Head of School

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Associate Professor salary scale schedule B (103B), at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€86,106 to €114,243 per annum].

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public- service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 23rd March 2020

Interviews are expected to be held for those candidates successful at the shortlisting stage of this competition in April or early May 2020.

The successful applicant will be expected to take up post on 1 September 2020 or as soon thereafter as possible. Please note that Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.

Post Summary

The Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS) is a vibrant interdisciplinary teaching and research centre at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, based in the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences. It invites applications for the post of Professor in Chinese Studies.

The post holder will provide leadership in the development of a vibrant research and teaching programme in Chinese Studies at the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies. It is expected that the post holder will assume a leading role at the university in advancing knowledge of Asia through teaching, research and engagement, thus leveraging the existing research and teaching expertise and track record of success at TCAS since its establishment in 2014.

It is essential that the successful candidate is an internationally recognized researcher, with an excellent publication profile, a record of raising research funding, experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment, and recruitment and supervision of research students. The post also calls for fluency (native or near-native) in Mandarin and literacy in written Chinese.

The post holder will be a senior member of the academic faculty at Trinity College Dublin and will demonstrate inspirational leadership and excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing research strategy relevant to their subject area, in fostering a stimulating and supportive work environment and in engaging in research and dissemination initiatives at a national and international level that will make an impact in Ireland, China and beyond.

The successful candidate will have an appreciation of the research/educational developments and the range of intellectual interests represented in Chinese Studies in an international setting, demonstrate capability in academic leadership and strategic management in higher education institutions, and express a long-term vision for the development of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies and the discipline of Chinese Studies in the university and nationally. They will contribute in particular to the growth and development of the university’s M.Phil. in Chinese Studies.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

The post holder will undertake the following duties:

·        Deliver research-led teaching in the M.Phil. in Chinese Studies degree programme

·        Develop and deliver appropriate undergraduate modules relevant to the discipline

·        Engage in individual and collaborative research and actively seek research funding.

·        Supervise postgraduate dissertation projects (Master’s and Ph.D. students).

·        Assume the rotating directorship of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies.

·        Provide leadership in outreach activities and engage in activities which promote Chinese and Asian Studies beyond the university.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Candidates must have a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with one of the following specialisms: Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language (TCFL), Intercultural Studies, Translation Studies, Bilingualism/Multilingualism, or cognate fields.

The successful candidate will have international work experience and a sustained record of published research output in their area of Chinese Studies, especially in high impact international journals. Candidates will also have demonstrable ability in a research leadership role and a record of high achievement in teaching, supervision, administration and engagement with the community.

Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate the following:

Essential skills and competencies:

·        An international research record including evidence of sustained publication in high- impact journals and other volumes.

·        Record of an ability to raise research funding from a variety of sources.

·        Excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

·        Excellence in the supervision of undergraduate, masters and doctoral dissertations.

·        Evidence of experience of successful management responsibilities within an academic setting

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts clearly.

·        Fluency (native or near-native) in Mandarin and literacy in written Chinese.

Desirable skills and competencies

·        Evidence of having delivered leadership to the research community through presentations at international conferences, membership of international societies, committees and editorial boards and through reviewing and refereeing activities.

·        Enthusiasm for engagement with wider strategic initiatives in the University as well as the vision and leadership skills necessary to develop a research strategy

·        Demonstrable experience of leadership in advancing gender equality

Further Information for Candidates

For information about the post, the School and the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, please contact: Professor Lorna Carson, Head of School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, Trinity College Dublin (carsonle@tcd.ie)

Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment (https://jobs.tcd.ie). Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position:

1.     Cover letter;

2.     Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and research awards;

3.     Name and contact details (i.e., address, email, etc.) of three referees;

4.     Clear statement on their vision and strategy for the future successful development of Chinese Studies as a discipline at the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies – maximum 2 pages;

5.     Research plan (summarising their own research accomplishments to date, and their own research plans in the next five years, along with plans for securing research funding) – maximum 2 pages.

Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit the additional information specified above will not be considered for shortlisting

Further Information for Applicants

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