Part-time Teaching Assistant in the School of Future Media

University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Part‑time Teaching Assistant in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 537722) for Semester 2 of the 2026–27 academic year, from January to May 2027. The appointee will support the undergraduate Common Core course CCAI9034 Digital Health Citizen in the Age of AI: Communicating for Health and Wellbeing.

The course covers how health information and AI shape personal choices and community wellbeing, teaching students to evaluate digital health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, media studies, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Professional or academic experience with AI and/or health communication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tutorials and practical sessions on health communication, digital health literacy and AI.
• Grade and provide feedback on student work in coordination with the instructor.
• Support course administration and management, including Moodle materials and classroom activities.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and encourage diverse student participation.
• Maintain communication with the instructor and report on student progress.

Skills

English proficiency

AI awareness

Health communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication/health fields

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Part‑time Teaching Assistant in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 537722) for Semester 2 of the 2026–27 academic year, from January to May 2027.

The appointee will support the undergraduate Common Core course CCAI9034 Digital Health Citizen in the Age of AI: Communicating for Health and Wellbeing. The course explores how health information and AI shape personal choices and community wellbeing. Students learn to evaluate digital health information, recognise misinformation and bias, and design ethical, audience‑centred health messages through case studies and AI‑assisted campaign projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials and practical sessions: Lead discussions and hands‑on activities on health communication, digital health literacy and AI; guide case analyses and campaign projects; and provide individual support with concepts introduced in lectures.
• Grade and provide feedback: Assess student work in coordination with the instructor, give constructive feedback, and respond to questions about assignments and course concepts.
• Support course administration and management: Help prepare, update and organise course materials and resources, including on Moodle, and assist with classroom activities and assessments.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment: Encourage participation from students of diverse backgrounds and support collaborative projects and engaging tutorial discussions.
• Maintain communication with the instructor: Report on student progress, attend meetings as needed, flag classroom issues, and keep abreast of relevant developments in AI and health communication.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, media studies, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Professional or academic experience with AI and/or health communication is preferred.

Working Hours and Compensation

• The position requires approximately 8 hours per week. The appointee must attend lectures on Wednesdays, 15:00–16:50, and lead assigned tutorials scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays. Duties also include preparation, grading and course administration within the weekly workload.
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, calculated on an hourly basis.