Course Developer (ENGL 1202EED) (Freelance) (E&L) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Listening and Speaking, Course Development, Materials Design, Assessment Design, Rubric Development, AI Content Validation, Pedagogical Integrity, Tertiary Level Teaching

Industry

Higher Education

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. 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, 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) through the planned HKMU (Zhaoqing) 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 inviting suitable candidate(s) to join us in the School of Education and Languages for the following post(s): Course Developer (English Listening and Speaking) (Freelance) The developer will be responsible for enhancing teaching materials and assessment items for the following undergraduate course. Course Code Course Title Mode of Delivery ENGL 1202EED University English: Listening and Speaking Distance learning ENGL 1202EED is a 3-credit-unit course. This course aims to enhance undergraduate students’ accuracy and fluency of spoken English in different settings, and to improve their English listening proficiency in various contexts. Upon completion of the above course, students should be able to: Use accurate pronunciation and appropriate features of connected speech for effective English communication; Understand phonetic and discursive features in different situations; Speak about daily, academic and workplace topics with appropriate and coherent development; Summarize arguments, make inferences and identify effectiveness in listening and speaking of different genres; and Present effective oral reports in conversation, discussion and persuasion. Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Reviewing and validating AI-generated questions and answers to ensure technical accuracy, pedagogical integrity, and strict alignment with established assessment rubrics. Refining and updating grading rubrics to ensure they provide clear, measurable criteria and maintain high instructional standards across all course materials. Candidates Candidates are expected to possess the following: A Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a higher degree, in English language or a related discipline; Good command of written English; and Preference will be given to those who have experience in teaching and/or materials design at tertiary level. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis. To Apply Please send your C.V. with cover letter to the School of Education and Languages, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by e-mail at el_job@hkmu.edu.hk. (Please quote the reference number in your application). 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 developer will enhance teaching materials and assessment items for an undergraduate English Listening and Speaking course. Key tasks include validating AI-generated content and refining grading rubrics to maintain high instructional standards.