Term Lecturer

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong invites applications for a position in the Department of Communication Design. The appointee will teach, supervise student projects and fieldwork, contribute to curriculum and assessment, and support accreditation processes.

Candidates should hold a degree in Advertising/Graphic Design/Visual Communication with at least 3 years of teaching or industry experience, demonstrate leadership and portfolio skills, and be proficient in

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised degree in Advertising, Graphic Design or Visual Communication, preferably with a post-graduate qualification.
• 3+ years of teaching and/or industry experience, ideally with international exposure and responsibility level.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and team-building skills; professional portfolio and high-impact presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties including supervision of student projects and fieldwork placement.
• Carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration.
• Develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• Assist in validation and accreditation of programmes.
• Participate in networking with industry and industrial attachments, projects and events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Portfolio

Storytelling

Bilingual English/Chinese

Industry networking

Event/project management

Education

Degree in Advertising/Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Department / Section : Department of Communication Design

Major Duties

• (a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of student projects and fieldwork placement;
• (b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
• (c) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;
• (d) To assist in validation and accreditation of the programmes; and
• (e) 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Visual Communication, or equivalent, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;
• (b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or industry experience, preferably with international exposure and at an appropriate level of responsibility;
• (c) Strong leadership, interpersonal and team building skills;
• (d) Professional portfolio and high-impact presentation skills;
• (e) Creative problem-solving abilities and advanced storytelling techniques;
• (f) A high level of proficiency in both English, Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;
• (g) Proficient with knowledge and hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas would be an advantage:
• (i) Creative Strategy and Branding;
• (ii) Design Development & Execution;
• (iii) Digital Campaign Planning;
• (iv) Social Media Content Creation;
• (v) Intellectual Property (IP) Design;
• (vi) AI-Augmented Production Workflows; and
• (h) Proven records in organising events, exhibition, large-scale projects like mural design or illustrative promotional campaigns and linkage with industry / professional bodies would be an advantage.

Notes

• (1) Applicants with less relevant experience and / or qualification may be considered for the post of Term Assistant Lecturer, 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 candidate will be required to take a written assessment.
• (4) Appointees may be required to work irregular hours / outside normal office hours and / or at different work locations on a need basis.

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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

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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