Temporary Lecturer (Global Health) [2026 Summer Term] (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Curriculum Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Journalism, Academic Assessment, Student Mentoring, Course Planning, Communication

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 Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will assume roles in teaching foundational knowledge about the challenges of changing global health. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Performing teaching, including delivering lectures, conducting tutorials and seminars, and other teaching activities; Planning, developing and updating the course materials, including lecture notes, readings, and assessments; Marking and providing constructive feedback on student assignments, projects, and presentations; and Performing administrative, operational and other duties as assigned. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Master’s degree or above, in public health, health policy, health informatics, journalism, or related disciplines; Proficiency in spoken and written English; and Experience in relevant tertiary-level teaching is required. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-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 deliver lectures, conduct tutorials, and manage seminars for global health courses. They are also responsible for developing course materials, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to students.