THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Applications are invited for:- Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) Director and Professor (Ref. 1011/130(120)/2) (Closing date: May 16, 2011) CLEAR (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/) is an academic unit supporting teaching and learning at the University through a wide variety of professional development activities and projects in the University's eight Faculties. CLEAR also supports the University's quality-assurance process for teaching and learning. Applicants should have a PhD degree and a well-established record in academic staff development. Evidence of leadership and scholarship is required, supported by research and publications in higher education. A track record in quality assurance in higher education will be a strong advantage. Experience in leading large projects, especially in innovative curriculum approaches, will also be very desirable. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years commencing as soon as practicable, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The selected candidate will also be offered a full professorship appointment in a subject related to his/her own specialty area of scholarly interests, to be held concomitantly with the Directorship of the Centre. The University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation. * Salary and Fringe Benefits Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University. * Application Procedure Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong (fax: (852)26961462) by the closing date. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover. ************************************** -- Carmel McNaught, PhD, FAACE Director& Professor of Learning Enhancement Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) Rm 302, Academic Building No. 1 The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong Phone: (852) 2609 6028 Fax: (852) 2603 6804 [log in to unmask] http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear * eLearning Service http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/elearning ++++++++++++++++++++ This message is posted at the request of Carmel McNaught David ++++++++++++++++++++ David Baume PhD SFSEDA FHEA 2 Southcott Way Ashland MILTON KEYNES MK6 4AL UK T +44 (0)1908 690 315 F + 44 (0)1908 483 947 M +44 (0)7747 045 931 E [log in to unmask] Skype anthony.david.baume Just Published: Baume, D. (2011). "Engaging students in and with good academic work." Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education(3)., http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe Current and Recent Publications: Baume, D. (2010). "How can we do more with less? 'Ideal University'." Educational Developments 11(4): 8-10. Bates, I., D. Baume, et al. (2010). "Focusing on student learning to guide the use of staff time." Innovations in Education and Teaching International 47(4): 357-367. Evaluation Framework - a series of documents and guides for use in planning and evaluating educational activities and resources - http://open.jorum.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/11220 Writing and Using Good Learning Outcomes - <http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/Writing_good_learning_outcomes.pdf> http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/Writing_good_learning_outcomes.pdf Course Design for Increased Student Satisfaction - <http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/040110.36637.LoRes.pdf> http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/040110.36637.LoRes.pdf