Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, and the broad curriculum covers an array of general education, interdisciplinary and science courses. The School of Graduate Studies offers research and taught postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines, and provides professional education for the wider society.  Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience.  Applications are now invited for the following post:

Director
Teaching and Learning Centre

(Post Ref.: 23/47)

The appointee will be responsible to lead and oversee the operation of the Teaching and Learning Centre. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Academic Quality Assurance and Internationalisation), the appointee is expected to provide leadership in all areas of teaching and learning and give advice to the senior management on matters related to institutional benchmarking and ranking. He/She will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including both faculties and administrators, to support the implementation of outcome-based approach to teaching and learning (OBATL) and criterion-referenced assessment at the University. Other major duties include implementing programme and curriculum reviews; conducting quality assurance reviews; developing and disseminating effective pedagogies and good practices in teaching and learning; promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning; providing professional development opportunities and activities for teaching staff; and evaluating student learning experiences.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a master’s degree or doctorate in educational leadership or a related discipline; (ii) a demonstrated knowledge and expertise in outcome-based teaching and learning, student assessment, pedagogical design, education technology, and curriculum and teaching development; (iii) a proven record of relevant leadership experience in the field of higher education; (iv) outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; and (v) strong organizational, problem-solving and presentation skills.  Knowledge of the application of digital and online technology to teaching and learning in a liberal arts context is a must.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.