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Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council seeks a Principal Lecturer to lead the strategic development of maritime-related programmes at the Maritime Services Training Institute and to oversee overall operations for efficient functioning.

You will plan resources, drive accreditation efforts, engage with industry, and contribute to new services while maintaining high training standards. Strong leadership, English/Chinese proficiency, and extensive supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree and a post-graduate qualification in related discipline or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Seagoing) or Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1 (Seagoing) or equivalent would be an advantage.
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level; shipboard experience would be an advantage.
• Good records of professional development and networking ability.
• Strong leadership, managerial, interpersonal, communication and team-building skills; able to work independently.
• Good proficiency in English and Chinese, Putonghua preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of maritime related programmes and manage institute operations.
• Plan and review staff and resource provision and utilisation.
• Develop, validate and accredit programmes; participate in Programme Board(s) and other committees.
• Develop quality policies and monitor training standards.
• Maintain industry contacts and collaborate with industry bodies; establish partnerships.
• Develop new services and programmes (consultancy, corporate training, top-up degrees).
• Work with stakeholders to advance vocational education and training; supervise student projects when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Industry networking

Communication

Team-building

English and Chinese fluency

Public speaking

Independent work

Education

Recognised degree

Post-graduate qualification

Professional qualifications (advantage)

Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1

Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1

Job description

Responsibilities

1. (a) To lead the strategic development of maritime related programmes offered at the Maritime Services Training Institute and take-charge of the overall management to ensure an efficient and smooth operation of the Institute;
2. (b) To plan, control and keep under review the provision and utilisation of staff and other resources of the Institute;
3. (c) To play a leading role in the development, validation and accreditation of programmes;
4. (d) To serve in Programme Board(s), Boards of Examiners and other academic / management committees and work groups as required;
5. (e) To develop and review quality policies and procedures, and to monitor the standard and quality of the training programmes offered by the Institute;
6. (f) To maintain close contacts with industry and professional bodies as well as to liaise with members of the industry and public for establishing collaborative arrangement;
7. (g) To initiate and develop new services and programmes to meet the needs of the industry;
8. (h) To explore new opportunities and develop new services and programmes for the Institute, such as developing consultancy, corporate training programmes or top-up degree programmes;
9. (i) To work closely with all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the betterment of vocational and professional education and training; and
10. (j) To perform teaching duties and/or supervise student projects where necessary.

Requirements

1. (a) A recognised degree and a post-graduate qualification in related discipline or equivalent, preferably with relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage;
2. (b) Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer)(Seagoing) Class 1 (Master Mariner) or Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) (Seagoing) Class 1, or equivalent would be an advantage;
3. (c) At least 8 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level. Experience on board ships would be an advantage;
4. (d) Good records of professional development and networking ability;
5. (e) Good understanding of the current and future development of vocational and professional education and training in maritime industry;
6. (f) Good track records in leading industry networking activities such as securing student workplace attachments, initiating and developing new programmes or services, etc.;
7. (g) Strong leadership ability, good managerial, interpersonal, communication and team-building skills, and the ability to work independently; and
8. (h) Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.

Notes

1. (1) The post is at the rank of Principal Lecturer.
2. (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. (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment and make a presentation at the interview.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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Education, Training & Professional Development 5,001-10,000 employees

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.

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.

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