Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Wong How Man Centre for Exploration (Ref.: 532439), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Requirements

• A good Master’s degree with at least 5 years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary and professional level, or a combination of 5 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience, in relevant fields
• Effective communication skills to deliver course content, coordinate activities and stakeholders
• Demonstrated excellence in curriculum innovation
• Good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua) and English.

Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following supplementary qualifications:

• Experience in leading research expeditions/field projects (to Mainland China, Asia Pacific & overseas)
• Experience in expedition management (Developing, planning, risk management, and execution of team research expeditions
• Experience in research and project management with universities and corporations
• Experience in archive development and management

The Roles

• Design and deliver undergraduate courses with a focus on the practical aspects of field-based, research-driven exploration
• Develop and lead field courses/ field trips locally, regionally, and overseas.
• Develop and coordinate research projects in relation to field trips.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide field-based research and learning activities to different stakeholders and enhance innovative learning experiences.
• Engage in knowledge exchange and outreach events, connecting different stakeholders.
• Provide support to archive digitalization in the University database
• Perform other teaching and research-related duties as assigned by the Director.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a portfolio of practice or teaching/ research. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 20, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.