Teaching Assistant

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Teaching Assistant in the Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education in Hong Kong. The role involves supporting teaching and educational development, developing teaching materials, and assisting with curriculum initiatives.

The appointee will work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health professions education, and will assist in workshops, learning activities, and assessment materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, or related discipline, with at least 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Master's degree would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese; strong writing, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with common IT applications and educational technologies; experience in preparing teaching and learning materials would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and educational development activities, including preparing and developing teaching and learning materials.
• Assist with curriculum and course development initiatives.
• Assist in the organisation of workshops, seminars and other educational activities; prepare presentations and educational materials.
• Maintain teaching-related documentation.
• Undertake other duties as assigned; occasional work outside normal hours and weekends may be required.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Bilingual EN/CN

Teamwork

Educational tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Educational tech

Job description

Teaching Assistant in the Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education (Ref.: 537594) (to commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis until July 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related discipline, with at least 2 years' relevant work experience. Possession of a Master's degree would be an advantage. They should have an excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese, with strong writing, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. They should also be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in teaching, learning and educational innovation, coupled with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Familiarity with common IT applications and educational technologies, and/or experience in preparing teaching and learning materials, supporting educational activities, or developing educational resources, would be desirable.

The appointee will work closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning in health professions education. He/She will support teaching and educational development activities, including preparing and developing teaching and learning materials; assisting with curriculum and course development initiatives; supporting the preparation of learning activities and assessment materials; assisting in the organisation of workshops, seminars and other educational activities; preparing presentations and educational materials; maintaining teaching-related documentation; and undertaking other duties as assigned. Occasional work outside normal office hours and on weekends may be required depending on teaching needs.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits.