Temporary Assistant Lecturer

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies. The position commences on 1 January 2027 and runs through 31 December 2027.

Candidates should be university-trained language teachers, with a strong interest in language teaching and a postgraduate qualification preferred. Applicants should have at least 3 years of post-qualification teaching experience, ideally in a tertiary setting, and the ability to teach academic

Qualifications

• Qualified language teachers with a university degree or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s level or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or related discipline preferred.
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification teaching experience, preferably at tertiary level.
• Ability to teach academic literacy and communication skills; integrate digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of courses in the Centre for Applied English Studies.
• Meet student needs through high-quality teaching evidenced by feedback.
• Embed digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching and materials design.
• Support blended-learning and digital resources, including AI tools integration.

Job description

Temporary Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies (Ref.: 537451) (to commence on January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027)

Applicants should be qualified language teachers who possess a university degree or equivalent, and can demonstrate a proven interest in language teaching. They should preferably have a recognized postgraduate qualification, at Master’s level or equivalent in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline. They are expected to have at least 3 years’ post-qualification teaching experience, preferably at tertiary level, or relevant professional experience. The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with competence in the following areas: (i) teaching academic literacy and communication skills at the undergraduate level; (ii) embedding digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching practice and materials design; and (iii) supporting student learning beyond the classroom through blended-learning and digital resources. Those who can integrate AI tools critically into language and communication teaching, and demonstrating adaptive teaching practice are particularly welcome.

The appointee is expected to show the ability to meet the needs of students through their teaching, as evidenced by positive student feedback, and teach across a range of courses. Information about the Centre can be obtained athttp://caes.hku.hk/.

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

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly
encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.