Part-time Lecturer [PG] (2026 Autumn Term) (A&SS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Course Planning, Curriculum Development, Lecturing, Tutorial Instruction, Assignment Design, Examination Marking, Academic Administration, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Translation, Discourse Analysis, Social Research Methods, Penology, Cantonese Language Teaching, Media Studies

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 course planning, development and delivery of the postgraduate programmes. Major duties include conducting lectures and tutorials, writing lecture notes, designing and marking of assignments/examination scripts and performing other related teaching and administrative duties. Requirements for the relevant course(s) are specified as follows: · CHIN 2007ACF實用生活粵語申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學、語言學或相關科目。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies · ACST 8007AEF Special Topics in Gaming and Care Culture (English) A recognized Master’s degree / higher degree in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Game Studies, Sociology, or a related discipline, with relevant experience teaching courses in cultural or media studies. Preference will be given to PhD holders with relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level. Master of Arts in Applied English Linguistics · LANG 8106AEF Approaches to Discourse (Dennis) Candidates should possess a higher degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline; and relevant postgraduate teaching and/ research experience would be an advantage. Master of Arts in Bilingual Professional Translation · TRAN 8002ABF Translation for Professional Practitioners Candidates should possess a higher degree in translation or a relevant discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience in language and/or translation. Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. Master of Social Sciences · SOCI 8002AEF Punishment, Prison, and Penology Applicants should possess a higher degree, preferably an earned doctorate, in Sociology, or a related discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience. Relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage. · SOSC 8002AEF Social Research Methods and Applications Applicants should possess a higher degree, preferably an earned doctorate, in Sociology, or a related discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience. Relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage. Duration of Appointment The appointees will be required to work on weekday evenings or Saturday/Sunday on campus for the period from September 2026 to January 2027 for a maximum of 16.5 hours per week. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Closing date of application: 21 June 2026 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 handle course planning, development, and delivery for various postgraduate programmes. Key duties include conducting lectures, writing notes, and designing and marking assignments and examinations.