Programme Director in Housing, Transport and Built Environment Subject Group,CHL

HKU School of Professional & Continuing Education; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HKU SPACE invites applications for a Programme Director in Housing, Transport and Built Environment within the College of Humanities and Law. The appointee will lead design, development, and oversight of programmes, including those for Putonghua speakers, and coordinate with teaching staff and students.

The role requires a master’s degree relevant to housing, transport or built environment and at least eight years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree directly relevant to housing, transport or built environment.
• 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional qualifications in one or more areas would be an advantage.
• Experience teaching/managing programmes in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is advantageous.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Putonghua; strong communication skills.
• GenAI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and oversight of programmes in housing, transport and built environment.
• Oversee day-to-day administration, enrolment activities and staff supervision.
• Coordinate with students and teachers; promote HKU SPACE programmes in the GBA.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Education

Master’s degree in housing, transport or built environment

Job description

Programme Director in Housing, Transport and Built Environment Subject Group,CHL

Programme Director in Housing, Transport and Built Environment Subject Group in the College of Humanities and Law

Duties: HKU SPACE is expanding its provision of surveying, transport and logistics, housing, and built environment programmes, including programmes for Putonghua speakers. The appointee will play a leading role in developing, promoting, and managing these programmes, with responsibilities covering programme design and development, day-to-day administration, enrolment-related activities, supervision of teaching staff, and coordination with students and teachers. This position offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to shape HKU SPACE’s delivery of a wide range of programmes. A strong network in one or more of these areas would be a significant advantage, as would prior experience in teaching or managing relevant programmes.

Requirements: Candidates should have a master’s degree directly relevant to housing, transport or built environment with 8 years’ relevant work experience. Professional qualifications in one or more of these areas would be a strong advantage. Prior experience of teaching and/or managing programmes in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will be advantageous. Candidates will be expected to display a thorough understanding of the needs of adult learners in the GBA and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial streak and ability to promote HKU SPACE as the preferred destination for housing, transport and built environment programmes in the GBA. Candidates should have excellent proficiency in English and Putonghua, good communication and interpersonal skills and strong commitment to excellence. We encourage new and innovative ideas. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using GenAI.

Terms of Appointment: Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review. A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Medical and dental benefits, 18 days’ annual leave and the use of library facilities will be provided where applicable. The School also provides staff development opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications: 22 October 2026

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE. Candidates will be contacted for interview if their applications are shortlisted. Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 24 months.