Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Chinese) (A&SS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Course Planning, Course Development, Course Coordination, Classroom Teaching, Programme Administration, Academic Research, Scholarly Activities, Stakeholder Liaising, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Cantonese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency

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: Undertaking course planning, development, coordination and delivery (including classroom teaching), and where necessary, programme administration in Chinese at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Engaging in academic research and scholarly activities as well as participating in School/University activities and administration; Liaising with secondary schools and tertiary education institutions and other relevant stakeholders; and Performing any other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: An earned doctorate, in Chinese Language and Literature or a relevant discipline,specialisation in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature is preferable; Relevant teaching/professional experience including programme development and course administration; A record of research, involvement in professional and community activities; and A good command of English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua). The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust” Overseas candidates who are successfully appointed by the University and below age 50 will be eligible to apply for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”. This programme offers the opportunity to reside in assigned accommodation free of charge for a period of up to six months, subject to terms and conditions. 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 primarily be responsible for undertaking course planning, development, coordination, and delivery in Chinese at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside engaging in academic research and scholarly activities. Duties also include participating in school/university administration and liaising with secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.