Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics, Statistics, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua, Analytical Skills, Problem-solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, MATLAB, Python, R

Industry

Higher Education

Description

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Teaching Assistant (25260748) The appointee is expected to take up academic and administrative responsibilities in the Department. The incumbent is expected to provide assistance to lower division mathematics, statistics, general education courses and outside-the-classroom learning activities offered by the Department. Responsibilities: • Assisting course instructors in conducting in-class exercises, marking assessments and class administration; • Supervising Course Assistants in conducting in-class exercises, marking assessments and other administrative duties; • Assisting faculty members and the General Office, and also taking initiative in organising academic and/or outside-the-classroom learning activities; and • Other academic and administrative responsibilities as assigned by the team leaders, Head of Department, or Programme Directors. Requirements: • A bachelor’s degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline; • A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities; • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; • Self-motivation and willingness to learn; and • Preferably proficiency in MATLAB/Python/R. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist course instructors with in-class exercises, marking assessments, and general class administration. Additionally, they will supervise Course Assistants and organize academic or outside-the-classroom learning activities.