Part-time Instructor

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong seeks a lecturer to teach Fashion Design modules at sub-diploma level, supervise student projects and fieldwork, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment design.

The role requires a higher diploma in Fashion Design, teaching experience, and strong English/Chinese communication skills; industry linkage is highly valued, with potential involvement in local/international fashion activities.

Qualifications

• A recognised higher diploma in Fashion Design or equivalent.
• Strong teaching, presentation and administrative skills.
• Good interpersonal and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fashion Design modules at sub-diploma level and supervise student projects.
• Carry out student and academic administration duties.
• Develop programme curricula and learning/assessment materials, including syllabus writing.

Education

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design

Job description

Major Duties

• (a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork placement, teaching relevant Fashion Design modules at sub-diploma level;
• (b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
• (c) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials including feasibility study and syllabus writing; and
• (d) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, campus / departmental project, events, competitions and functions, including but not limited to consultancy services, Open Days, admission exercises, research studies, taster programmes, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised higher diploma in Fashion Design, or equivalent;
• (b) At least 3 years’ work or teaching experience in the relevant industry;
• (c) Good presentation, teaching, administrative, interpersonal and team building skills;
• (d) A high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;
• (e) High motivation for programme and new project development;
• (f) Good records of linkage with industry / professional;
• (g) Experience leading students to participate in local, international or mainland fashion design competitions with commendable results; and
• (h) Prior participation in local, international, or mainland fashion competitions with demonstrable success or notable achievements is an added advantage.

Notes

• (1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirement (a) but possessing 8 years’ work or teaching experience in the relevant industry may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification.
• (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) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a trade test.
• (4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and / or outside campus.
• (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.

College Secretariat, Youth College (Kwai Chung), Room 432, 4/F, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, Attention: HR Team Officer.

Closing date for application: 7 October 2026