Part-time Lecturers of ENGL 8810EEF (2026 Autumn Term) (E&L) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phonetics, Phonology, English Language Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Assessment Design, Tertiary Education Teaching, English Linguistics, Applied Linguistics

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 suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the School of Education and Languages: ENGL 8810EEF English Studies for Langauge Teaching (Part 1: Phonetics and Phonology for English Language Teaching) Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Planning and teaching the above full-time postgraduate course focusing on phonetics and phonology in the context of teaching English to non-native speakers; Completing related duties including preparing teaching materials, designing assessments and assisting in the development of teaching and learning activities; Providing consultation to students; and Performing other duties related to the development and delivery of the course. The appointee shall be required to teach a maximum of 2 hours per week during weekday evenings on campus in face-to-face mode between September and December 2026. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: a higher degree in English linguistics, applied English linguistics, English language education or a related discipline; and must be excellent in both written and spoken English. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in tertiary education and a PhD in related discipline. Terms and Conditions for Appointment The 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. 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 is unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will plan and teach a postgraduate course on phonetics and phonology for non-native English speakers. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, designing assessments, and providing student consultation.