Assistant Professor / Lecturer (Educational Studies)
- Employer
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- May 13, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Other Education
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Established by the Hong Kong Government in 1989, The Open
University of Hong Kong today is the largest self-financing
university in Hong Kong and has developed into a dynamic,
innovative, full-fledged university comprising 6 Schools.
The University began offering full-time programmes since 2001 and
joined the Joint University Programmes Admission System (JUPAS)
since 2007. Currently, the University offers about 200 programmes
of studies with over 10,000 full-time and 9,000 part-time students
in its 5 Schools namely School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee
Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education
and Languages, School of Nursing and Health Studies and School of
Science and Technology. In addition, there are about 2,000
full-time and 3,000 part-time students studying in Li Ka Shing
School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE).
The University strives to provide high quality and flexible
university education at various levels, and to excel as a provider
of higher education. Our full-time programmes for qualified
secondary school leavers are on par with other established
universities across Hong Kong. We are committed to advancing
learning, knowledge, and research that meet students’ learning
aspirations and society’s talent needs, focusing on practical and
professional programmes. As a multi-mode university, we use
innovative teaching and the latest education technology to offer
world class education, guided by our core values of fairness,
integrity, perseverance, and innovation.
We are now inviting applications for the following post in the
School of Education and Languages:
Assistant Professor / Lecturer
(Educational Studies) (Ref.:
21000PP)
Major Duties and
Responsibilities
The appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following:
- planning, developing, coordinating and delivering courses (including face-to-face and distance learning modes) in related disciplines at the undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate levels;
- undertaking/engaging in programme administration/development and scholarly activities; and
- participating in School/University activities and administration.
Requirements
Applicants are expected to possess the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
- an earned doctorate in Education in counselling, psychology or sociology with relevant teaching/professional experience (experience in programme and course administration is a definite advantage);
- relevant teaching qualification and experience in the Hong Kong education system;
- a record of research and peer-reviewed publications, involvement in professional and community services & activities; and
- a good command of English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua).
Candidates without a doctorate but possess some experience may be
considered at the level of Lecturer.
Applicants may apply for Assistant
Professor or Lecturer.
Applicants should mark on the CV the position(s) for which they
wish to be considered.
Compensation Package
Competitive compensation package including basic salary,
end-of-contract gratuity and discretionary incentive (if any) will
be offered to the right candidate. Fringe benefits such as
generous annual leave, staff learning and development sponsorship,
medical & dental benefits and life insurance coverage will also
be provided.
Application Procedures
Application should be made online through the University’s
eRecruitment System:
https://ouhk.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=21000PP
Deadline: 27 May 2021
General information about the University is
available on the University’s website http://www.ouhk.edu.hk.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be handled strictly
in accordance with the University’s Personal Data Privacy
Policy. The “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job
Applicant” is also available on the above website. Applicants
who are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the
closing date may assume that their applications are
unsuccessful.
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