Term / Temporary Assistant Lecturer (English and Communication)

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong) in the Language Centre invites applications for a Term / Temporary Assistant Lecturer (English and Communication). The appointee will teach, supervise student projects, and contribute to language development activities.

Requirements include a recognised degree in English-related field or a non-relevant degree with a recognised English teaching qualification (CELTA/TESOL/PGCE), plus strong communication and digital skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in English Language or related field; OR non-relevant degree with English teaching qualification incl. practicum transcript.
• Transcript detailing hours of instruction and practicum should be provided for consideration.
• Strong communication, presentation and digital skills required.
• Good team player with initiative and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in English and Communication and assist in supervising student projects.
• Assist in student/academic administration duties.
• Help develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• Organise language enhancement activities.
• Participate in Language Centre projects and functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Education

English-related degree

English teaching qualification (CELTA/TESOL/PGCE)

Job description

Term / Temporary Assistant Lecturer (English and Communication)

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong)

Department / Section : Language Centre

Major Duties:

(a) To perform teaching duties and assist in supervision of student projects;

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

(c) To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;

(d) To organise language enhancement activities; and

(e) To participate in projects and functions of the Language Centre.

Requirements:

(a) (i) A recognised degree in English Language / English Language and Literature / Language Studies (English) / Linguistics / Education (English) / English Communication / Translation (English), preferably with a post-graduate qualification; OR

(ii) A recognised degree in a non-relevant field; AND a relevant English teaching qualification, such as Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Education (major in English), Teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English as a Foreign Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and English-teaching certification recognised by TESL Canada) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP). A transcript with course details including the number of hours of instruction and practicum should be provided for consideration;

(b) Good communication, presentation and digital skills; and

(c) A good team player, able to work on own initiative and willing to meet challenges.

Notes:

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

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

(3) Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching experience.