University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536551 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures (05100) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Lecturer in French (Global and Area Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Job No.:536551), to commence on August 15, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funding. Applicants should hold a BA and a relevant Master’s degree, with at least 2 years of teaching experience in tertiary education and proven expertise in teaching French to non-native speakers. They should be native or near-native speakers of French and possess strong communication skills in English (fluency in Cantonese or Putonghua is an advantage). Applicants should also be familiar with current trends in language teaching and have solid experience in event management. The appointee will be expected to teach a range of courses at various levels, assist in organising cultural events, and promote both Global and Area Studies (GLAS) programme and the French programme. For enquiries about the French courses in the Global and Area Studies at HKU, please contact Mr. Sylvain Holtermann (sylvainh@hku.hk). 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, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply via the University’s careers website (http://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV, proof of all relevant qualifications, and a cover letter in French and English. Applicants should also have three reference letters sent directly by the referees to smlcsena@hku.hk. Closes: June 30, 2026. 

Ref.: 536634 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (10001) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Full-time/Part-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of School Development Officer) in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 536634). To commence from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in STEAM education, artificial intelligence, education, science, mathematics, information technology, engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum of four years' experience in teaching, school-based support, or project management. Strong communication skills and proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced degrees in science education or related disciplines, recognized teaching qualifications, or those who have held leadership positions in schools. The appointee will be involved in projects related to STEAM and AI education. He/She will provide school-based professional support to project schools and work closely with the project team to manage and coordinate various aspects of the projects. He/She is expected to: design and implement professional development workshops for teachers and school leaders on STEAM education, artificial intelligence, science education, self-directed learning and innovation leadership; collaborate with project teachers to design STEAM curricula that integrate AI technologies and incorporate self-directed learning strategies; develop, implement and evaluate independently school-based support plans for project schools; foster multi-level innovation and leadership capacity in project schools; draft project proposals, school reports and case stories, develop design resources and project deliverables, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research (including data collection and analysis); and perform other duties as assigned. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536663 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.:536663), to commence as soon as possible for 6 months. The position offers an excellent opportunity for academic publications, building research partnerships with local researchers and community partners and stakeholders. We are looking for someone with (1) PhD in Social Work, Geography, Psychology, Policy or other related subjects; (2) good teamwork skills; (3) good leadership skills; and (4) good time management. In addition, they should have a high proficiency in written English and Chinese and excellent communication and presentation skills in spoken English and Cantonese. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a cover letter stating their research background, and the contact information for three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 30, 2026 or until the post is filled. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency