Course Developer (Freelance) (LANG 3331AED and LANG 3332AED) (A&SS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sociolinguistics, Course design, Curriculum development, Writing, Assessment design, Linguistics, Organization skills, Attention to detail, Teaching, Research

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. 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: We are now looking for a suitable candidate for the post of Course Developer for LANG 3331AED Sociolinguistics I and LANG 3332AED Sociolinguistics II. Major Duties and Responsibilities The course developer will be responsible mainly for the following: • Writing course units which align with the intended learning outcomes; • Developing self-tests and activities which support students’ learning; and • Designing assessments which enable students to apply the skills and concepts covered in the courses. Candidates Candidates are expected to possess the following: • A higher degree in Linguistics (with a primary specialisation in Sociolinguistics) or in a closely related field; • An excellent command of English; • Excellent organisation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure; and • Relevant teaching and/or research experience, as well as experience in course design, will be an advantage. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis. To Apply Please send your C.V. and a writing sample to the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (as@hkmu.edu.hk) (Please quote the reference number in your application). (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Mar 2026 need not re-apply.) 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 course developer is responsible for writing course units that align with learning outcomes and developing self-tests and activities. They will also design assessments that enable students to apply the skills and concepts covered in the sociolinguistics courses.