Part-time Teaching Assistant [UG] (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, Course Development, Teaching, Marking Assignments, Administrative Duties, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Lyric Writing, Social Policy, Social Administration, Positive Psychology, Mental Health

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 following. The appointees will be required to assist in, and where necessary, undertake course planning, development and delivery of the full-time face-to-face undergraduate programmes. Major duties include conducting tutorials, marking assignments/examination scripts and performing other related teaching and administrative duties. Requirements for the relevant course (s) are specified as follows: · BSCI 2013AEF Sociology of Health in Nursing Applicants should possess a higher degree, in Sociology or a related discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience. Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. · COUN 4002AEF Family Counselling Applicants should possess a master degree or higher, in Psychology, Counseling or a related discipline. They should have verified professional counselling experience. Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. · COUN A312F Family Counselling Applicants should possess a master degree or higher, in Psychology, Counseling or a related discipline. They should have verified professional counselling experience. Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. · GEN 2018ACF 中文歌詞創作申請者須持有認可學士學位，主修語文、文學、創作或相關科目。具教學及歌詞創作經驗者可獲優先考慮。 · PSYC 2001AEF Positive Psychology and Mental Health Applicants should possess a higher degree, in Psychology or a related discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience. Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level would be an advantage. · SOCI 3007AEF Social Policy and Social Administration Applicants should possess a higher degree in Sociology, Social Policy Studies or a related discipline. They should have teaching/professional experience. Relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level would be an advantage. · SOCI A323F Social Policy and Social Administration Applicants should possess a higher degree in Sociology, Social Policy Studies 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 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. 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 assist in course planning, development, and delivery for undergraduate programmes. Primary duties include conducting tutorials, marking assignments and examination scripts, and performing administrative tasks.