Part-time Assistant Lecturer (English and Communication)

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 248,000 - 441,000; Part time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council invites applications for a Part-time Assistant Lecturer in English and Communication across the Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute. The post is at Teaching Associate rank.

The role covers teaching duties, student administration, curriculum development and language enhancement activities, with participation in Language Section projects. Shortlisted candidates may face a written assessment.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in English-related field or Education (English) with English teaching qualification.
• Alternatively, a non-relevant degree plus a recognised English teaching qualification (CELTA/TESOL/etc.).
• Excellent communication, presentation and digital skills.
• A good team player, able to work on own initiative and meet challenges.

Responsibilities

• To perform teaching duties, including supervision of student projects.
• To carry out duties related to student and academic administration.
• To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• To organise language enhancement activities.
• To participate in projects and functions of the Language Section.

Skills

Good communication, presentation and 3

Education

Recognised degree in English/ Education (English) or English-related field

Recognised degree in non-relevant field plus English teaching qualification (CELTA/TESOL/ESP etc.)

Job description

Part-time Assistant Lecturer (English and Communication)

Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute

Subject Areas:

English and Communication

Major Duties:

• (a) To perform teaching duties, including supervision of students’ projects;
• (b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
• (c) To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;
• (d) To organise language enhancement activities; and
• (e) To participate in projects and functions of the Language Section.

Requirements:

• (a)
  • (i) A recognised degree in English Language / English Language and Literature / Language Studies (English) / Linguistics / Education (English) / English Communication / Translation (English); OR
  • (ii) A recognised degree in a non-relevant field; AND a relevant English teaching qualification, such as Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Education (majoring in English), Teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English as a Foreign Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and English-teaching certification recognised by TESL Canada) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP). A transcript with course details including the number of hours of instruction and practicum should be provided for consideration;
• (b) Good communication, presentation and digital skills; and
• (c) A good team player, able to work on own initiative and willing to meet challenges.

Notes:

• (1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (3) Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching experience.
• (4) Shortlisted applicants will be required to take a written assessment.
• (5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.