Senior Lecturer (Pet Care)

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong invites applications for Lecturer (Pet Care) in Health and Life Science. The role involves teaching, supervising student projects and fieldwork, and contributing to academic administration.

You will update curricula, develop teaching and assessment materials, and support programme validation and accreditation while engaging with industry partners for consultancy, research, and seminars.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Applied Sciences / Health and Life Sciences / Animal Science / Veterinary Science / Veterinary Nursing / Veterinary Medicine or related field, preferably with a postgraduate qualification.
• At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and/or industry experience in animal science or pet care industry.
• Preferably with a recognised qualification / registration in Veterinary Nursing (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, AIRC, Australia) or Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS, UK).
• Good communication, teaching and facilitation skills in both English and Chinese.
• Good linkage with the industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• To perform teaching duties including supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork placement.
• To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration.
• To update and develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• To carry out various administrative duties.
• To assist in validation and accreditation of the programme; and
• To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry connections

English and Chinese communication

Education

Degree in Applied Sciences / Health and Life Sciences / Animal Science / Veterinary Science / Veterinary Nursing / Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Lecturer (Pet Care)

Health and Life Science Discipline

Ref. no : C/CW-HLS/L(Pet Care)/11/26-AP1

Major Duties:

(a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork placement;

(b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;

(c) To update and develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;

(d) To carry out various administrative duties;

(e) To assist in validation and accreditation of the programme; and

(f) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements:

(a) A recognised degree in Applied Sciences / Health and Life Sciences / Animal Science / Veterinary Science / Veterinary Nursing / Veterinary Medicine or related field, preferably with a postgraduate qualification;

(b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and/or industry experience in animal science or pet care industry;

(c) Preferably with a recognised qualification / registration in Veterinary Nursing (Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Industries Resource Centre (AIRC), Australia) or Registered Veterinary Nurse (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), UK);

(d) Good communication, teaching and facilitation skills in both English and Chinese; and

(e) Good linkage with the industry would be an advantage.

Notes:

(1) The initial work location is in IVE (Chai Wan). The appointee(s) may be posted to other work location(s) to suit the operational needs.

(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment.

(3) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and/or outside campus.

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.

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