Assistant Lecturer (holding the title of Project Manager)

Job Description:

Assistant Lecturer (holding the title of Project Manager) in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 536691)

We now invite applications for appointment as Assistant Lecturer (holding the title of Project Manager) in the Faculty of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will work on a cross-institutional project dedicated to supporting primary students in Hong Kong to learn Chinese, and to enhance their use of Chinese as a medium of learning. Reporting to the Project Leader, he/she will assist Project Team Heads in managing the development and operation of the project. Key responsibilities include liaising with the project funder, other project partners, project schools and teachers, arranging school visits, organising dissemination activities, monitoring project progress, and handling other logistical aspects of project implementation, such as human resources, finance, etc.; and other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Essential Requirements

Applicants should possess at least a Master’s degree, preferably a Doctoral degree, in Education or related field with at least 10 years of work experience in the local education sector. This should include expertise in educational research, project management, school and curriculum development, teacher training, and catering for learning diversity. Candidates should have an excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including fluency in Cantonese); strong leadership, management, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills; and the ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team. They must demonstrate excellent time management and analytical thinking skills, while being proactive, responsible, collegial, and attentive to details.

Desirable Attributes

Applicants with teacher qualification, prior experience working with local schools, proven ability in project implementation and evaluation, and expertise in managing promotion and dissemination initiatives will be considered an advantage.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence on August 15, 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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