Ref.: 531275
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Education (10000)
Categories: Teaching Staff

We now invite applications for appointment as Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology (several posts) in the Faculty of Education

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointees will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and teaching of students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme. They will also be involved in the administration and knowledge exchange activities of the programme.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, a recognized professional qualification in Speech Therapy, and at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience as a speech therapist.  They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese), as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.  Preference will be given to those who have: (i) strong experience working in adult speech, language, and communication disorders with experience and interest in clinical education, and (ii) work or clinical supervision experience in hospital settings and/or non-local clinical settings.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term contract for 2 years, to commence on June 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

More information about the Faculty and the programme can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsslp_6157.  For further details, please contact Professor Estella Ma, Clinical Education Director in the Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development (email: estella.ma@hku.hk or tel.: 3917 7625).  

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees. Review of applications will start on February 28, 2025 and continue until March 30, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency