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 posts:

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

(Post Ref.: 23/15)

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS) is established for strengthening the quality assurance and central support for general education, science courses and interdisciplinary programmes of the University. The SIS houses a number of interdisciplinary undergraduate programmes. The appointees will join the teaching team of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Public Management and Smart Governance and are expected to contribute to high quality teaching.

General Requirements

Applicants should have relevant postgraduate qualifications in Social Sciences, Public Management or relevant disciplines. The appointees are expected to teach a variety of subjects including Public Management, Data Analytics, Housing Policy, Public Finance, and engage in student advising and mentoring. Preference will be given to those with experience in programme management and development. For appointment as Senior Lecturer, applicants should have substantial relevant experience.

Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment as Assistant Lecturer.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee(s). Appointments will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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

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