Instructor I / Instructor II, Department of Mathematics at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics, Statistics, English, Chinese, Putonghua, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Self-motivation, Willingness to Learn, MATLAB, R, SAS

Industry

Higher Education

Description

FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Instructor I / Instructor II (25260593) The appointee is expected to take up academic and administrative responsibilities in the Department. The incumbent should collaborate effectively with stakeholders within the department and external collaborators. The appointee should demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy and be able to serve as a role model for less experienced course assistants. Responsibilities : * Delivering and preparing materials for tutorial classes; * Assisting course instructors in conducting in-class exercises, marking assessments and class administration; * Assisting faculty members and the General Office in organising academic and/or student activities; * Mentoring less experienced course assistants; and * Other academic and administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department, or Programme Directors. Requirements: * A master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines; * Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); * Good analytical and problem-solving abilities; * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; * Self-motivation and willingness to learn; and * Preferably proficiency in MATLAB/R/SAS. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Instructor II. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for academic and administrative duties, including preparing and delivering tutorial classes and assisting course instructors with exercises, marking, and class administration. They must also mentor less experienced course assistants and organize academic/student activities.