Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical benefits

Annual leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Energy. The appointee will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs and participate in curriculum development and knowledge exchange activities.

The department seeks candidates with strong teaching leadership and a record of academic administration. The position is two-year fixed-term with potential renewal subject to performance, and includes a

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Tertiary-level teaching experience and a proven track record in knowledge exchange, curriculum development, pedagogy and academic administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and design undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Supervise capstone projects and project-based learning activities.
• Provide academic advising and pastoral support to students.
• Lead curriculum development and engage in knowledge exchange activities.
• Contribute to student recruitment, admissions and outreach events, liaising with stakeholders.
• Serve on departmental committees and perform other administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student advising

Knowledge exchange

Pedagogy leadership

Education

PhD in Materials / Energy Engineering / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Applicants are invited for appointment as Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Energy (Ref.: 537252), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the newly established Department of Materials and Energy, under the Faculty of Engineering, as a University initiative to foster dynamic and cross‑disciplinary activities. The overarching aim of the Department is to foster closed-loop interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and engineering, with a strategic emphasis on energy materials and energy engineering.

We welcome candidates from the following areas of Materials or Energy Engineering:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Materials
• Materials Chemistry
• Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
• Computational Materials
• AI for Materials
• Structural Materials

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Materials, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, together with relevant tertiary-level teaching experience and a demonstrated track record in knowledge exchange, curriculum development, pedagogy and academic administration.

The appointee will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key duties will include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to course design for undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
• Supervising student capstone projects and other project-based learning activities;
• Providing academic advising and pastoral support to students;
• Leading and supporting curriculum development and actively engaging in knowledge exchange activities;
• Contributing to student recruitment, admissions and outreach events, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote the Department; and
• Serving on departmental committees and undertaking other administrative duties as required.

Applicants with more than five years of outstanding tertiary-level teaching experience (or equivalent professional experience) and a strong record of pedagogical excellence and leadership in curriculum design may be considered for appointment as Senior Lecturer.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.