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Teaching Assistant in Education

Employer
HONG KONG METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (HKMU)
Location
Hong Kong
Closing date
16 Jan 2025
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Academic Discipline
Education, Social Sciences
Job Type
Academic Posts, Other Academic
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Teaching Assistant (S&T) (Ref: 24002T8)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

  • Conducting admission interview;
  • Assisting MIAO and Registry to verify academic qualifications;
  • Preforming teaching assistance;
  • Verifying the attendance records;
  • Assisting Student Advising Coordinator to organize study tour and company visit;
  • Providing logistic support to the Assistant Manager and Student Advising Coordinators;
  • Organizing and conducting classroom, laboratory and field-based teaching; and
  • Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School of Science and Technology or his / her nominee(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

  • A recognized bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree in Education, Counselling, Science and Technology, or any relevant discipline;
  • Relevant experience in student advising, preferably with Mainland students;
  • Preferably with good understanding and experience in the academic and cultural needs of Mainland students;
  • Strong sense of responsibility, effective organization and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently under pressure; and
  • A good command of English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24002T8

Closing date of application: 16 January 2025

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