Term Assistant Lecturer (Whole Person Development)

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong invites applications for a Teaching Associate in the Student Development Office. The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, supervise student projects, and support academic administration.

The role requires a recognised degree in relevant disciplines, a strong teamwork attitude, and excellent English and Chinese communication. Shortlisted candidates will take an English written assessment, and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Social Science, Social Work, Liberal Studies or related discipline.
• Able to work well in a team and independently under pressure.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• (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 develop programme curriculum and teaching materials.
• (d) To act as Module Co-ordinator of Structured Whole Person Development (SWPD) Programme; and
• (e) To participate in departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Skills

Degree in Social Science / Social Work

Team player

English & Chinese communication

Education

Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Liberal Studies or related discipline

Job description

Department / Section : Student Development Office

Ref. no : O/YC(KC)-SDO/Term AL(WPD)/09/26

Specialism

Whole Person Development

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 develop programme curriculum and teaching materials;

(d) To act as Module Co-ordinator of Structured Whole Person Development (SWPD) Programme; and

(e) To participate in departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements

(a) A recognised degree in Social Science, Social Work, Liberal Studies, or relevant discipline, or professional qualifications;

(b) A good team player with the ability to work independently under pressure; and

(c) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese.

Notes

(1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.

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

(4) Appointees may be required to work outside normal office hours and / or at different work locations on a need basis.

(5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

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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