Part-time Research Assistant I (SOL) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Teaching, Material Development, Workshop Development, Grant Writing, Promotion, Organizational Skills, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Distance Learning, Education, Communication, Sustainability

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 Open Learning: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Developing and hosting workshops and seminars for distance learning students; Developing, writing, and editing training and teaching materials, particularly for programmes in a distance learning context; Writing and preparing research proposals and grant applications; Assisting in the promotion of research in open and innovative education through various channels; and Performing other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A master’s degree or above, preferably in Education, Communication, Sustainability, or a related field, with a strong track record of research and publications; Proven experience in teaching, corporate training, and material development, preferably with exposure to distance or online learning environments; Very good command of English and Chinese; and Good organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills. 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. 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 develop and host workshops and seminars for distance learning students, as well as write and edit training materials. Additional responsibilities include writing research proposals and promoting research in open and innovative education.