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

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 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, Sociology, Public Health, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, English Creative Writing, Sociolinguistics, Translation Studies, Translation Technology, Academic Administration

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: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the course planning, development and delivery of the full-time face-to-face undergraduate 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: BSCI A223F Healthcare and Society Applicants should possess a higher degree, preferably an earned doctorate, in Sociology, Public Health, or a related discipline. They should have teaching or professional experience, and relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage. CHIN 1002ACF /CHIN A278CF 中國文化導論申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學、中國歷史或相關學科。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 CHIN 3002ACF 歷代文選申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學或相關學科。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 CHIN 3003ACF 現代散文 / CHIN A367CF 中國現當代散文選讀申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學或相關學科。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 CHIN 4001ACF古代文學批評 /CHIN A386CF 中國文學批評(一) 申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學或相關學科。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 CHIN 4003ACF 港台文學申請者須持有碩士或以上學位，主修中國語言及文學或相關科目。具相關教學經驗者可獲優先考慮。 ENGL 4001AEF English Creative Writing A recognized Master’s degree/ higher degree, which included the study of English language and literature plus experience in teaching relevant English literature or English writing courses. Preference will be given to candidates with rich teaching experience in tertiary education and a PhD in related discipline. LANG 2133AEF Introduction to Sociolinguistics A recognized higher degree in Linguistics, Sociolinguistics or Applied linguistics or a related discipline; and relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. TRAN 2262ACF/ TRAN A262CF Language Studies for Translation A recognized higher degree in Translation, Language, Linguistics, or a related discipline; and relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. TRAN 3603ABF Translation Technology A recognized higher degree in Translation, Language, Linguistics, or a related discipline; and relevant teaching experience at tertiary level and practical skills in translation technology would be an advantage. Duration of Appointment The appointee will be required to work during daytime 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. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in June 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 appointee is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of full-time face-to-face undergraduate courses. Duties include conducting lectures and tutorials, writing notes, and marking assignments and examinations.