Teaching Fellow (two posts) (Ref. 240724004) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING

Teaching Fellow (two posts) (Ref. 240724004)

[will be conferred the title of Lecturer]

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) undertake teaching duties at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervise students’ projects and theses;

(b) engage in teaching, learning and scholarly activities;

(c) contribute to programme/course planning, administration and development;

(d) assist in organisation of student activities and training workshops to promote students’ learning experience;

(e) undertake administrative duties in academic and departmental affairs; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree, or a higher degree and a professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related area with not less than three years of post-qualification teaching/professional/practical and/or industrial experience;

(b) a proven employment record in teaching or professional experience in industrial/commercial/public sectors, preferably with solid experience in software development and projects;

(c) effective classroom teaching skills; and

(d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and professional service.

Preference will be given to those with familiarity in the following subject areas: information systems planning, audit and control, e-business, customer relationship management and technology, IT and logistics, IT entrepreneurship, legal aspects and ethics of IT, service science management, or soft engineering and IT project management.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). The closing date for application is 6 August 2024. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.