Assistant Lecturer (Social Sciences) (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Course Planning, Development, Coordination, Delivery, Teaching, Programme Administration, Liaison, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Sociology, Social Gerontology, Interpersonal Skills, Networking, Promotion, Bilingual Communication, Higher Education

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting in course planning, development, coordination and delivery (including classroom teaching), and where necessary, programme administration in Applied Social Studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Establishing proactive liaison with tertiary education institutions in Mainland China and other relevant stakeholders; and Participating in School/University activities and administration. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A higher degree, preferably an earned doctorate in Sociology, Social Gerontology or related fields with relevant teaching/professional experience in higher education institutions; A strong knowledge and research potential in relevant areas of Sociology or Applied Social Sciences; Prior knowledge about the Hong Kong education sector and willingness to travel to secondary schools and higher education institutions for programme promotion and student recruitment; Good academic and professional network for promotion of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; and An excellent command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua) with good interpersonal skills. The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist in course planning, development, coordination, and delivery in Applied Social Studies, including classroom teaching. They will also establish proactive liaison with tertiary education institutions and participate in School/University activities and administration.