Work type: Full-time
Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Medical Education in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 502465), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health Science Education or related areas; with a proven ability in conducting independent research, ability to secure competitive research grants, and a proven track record of excellence in teaching and student learning.  Preference will be given to those who have experience in e-learning theory, design, and evaluation, as well as in the scholarship and evaluation of assessment related to a large scale cross-faculty interprofessional education and collaborative practice.   

The appointee is expected to contribute to the design, enrichment, implementation and maintenance of various e-learning initiatives including interprofessional education from a pedagogical perspective.  He/She is also expected to teach undergraduate medical students according to his/her expertise, and/or in transdisciplinary courses such as within the Common Core Curriculum and in medical humanities; contribute to the professional development of Faculty teachers, and conduct medical education research and scholarship relating to the e-learning activities of the Faculty.  Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 498966) need not re-apply.

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 appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.   

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 from December 7, 2020 and continue until March 31, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.