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    Singapore is building an airport where indoor trees, waterfalls and a 'rain vortex' sit alongside check-in queues, waiting rooms and baggage carousels(传送带).

    Where once sat a car park, there will soon be thousands of trees and plants across 22,000 square metres of landscaped indoor parklands. This will be joined by a 40m-high indoor waterfall, expected to be the world's tallest. These are the plans for the new 3.5 hectare 'Jewel' development at Singapore's Changi Airport, scheduled to open in 2018; a five-story, 134,000 square metre complex, mixing natural outdoor plants with modern airport facilities.

    “The aim behind the introduction of such lush(茂盛的) landscaping is purely to provide all visitors with a memorable experience, one where they are surrounded by nature and greenery,”says Philip Yim, Chief Executive Officer of Jewel Changi Airport Development.

    Promised sustainability（持续性） measures include “extensive usage of photovoltaic panels（光电板）”to produce renewable energy, as well as encouraging the use of natural lighting and a “high efficiency” air-conditioning system.

    The indoor waterfall, named the “Rain Vortex”, will make use of special lighting effects to change at night into what is promised to be a dramatic light and sound show. “The Rain Vortex is one example of how sustainable design plays an important role in the planning of the attraction,” says Yim. 'In the event of a rain storm, the power of the rain water will flow naturally through the oculus. The excess rain water collected will be used for irrigation of the landscaping at Jewel.'

    Yim quotes the popular reputation Singapore enjoys as “the garden city”, where greenery is recognised as an essential part of the urban landscape, an attractive image which clearly inspires Jewel's design.

    However, it remains to be seen whether, beyond the aesthetic (审美的) appeal, Jewel can add genuine environmental things to something as un-environmental as an international airport.

    The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of North Georgia seeks to hire a part-time instructor of Chinese for the Fall Term 2017. Depending on enrollments(登记人数）, the opportunity could continue in the spring and be ongoing.

    Located in the fastest-growing area of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus(多校园） university with an enrollment of over 18,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System og Georgia. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, the UNG is responsive to local education and economic development needs.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities:

    Teaching schedules may include evening or online classes.

Certifications/ Licenses & Minimum Requirements:

    The candidate should have a Master's degree in Chinese or related field.

    Native or near-native fluency in Chinese.

    Expected Hire Date: 08/01/2017

    Special instructions to applicants:

    If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service, Inc.

    Employer Information:

    All employment offers are dependent upon successful completion of a background investigation(调查), as determined by the University of North Georgia. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin, age, disability or religion. We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.