Course Developer [Communication (Mental Health Care)] (Freelance) (N&HS)
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 Nursing and Health Sciences:
Course Code: NURS 3408NED
Course Title: Communication (Mental Health Care)
The appointee will assist the development of NURS 3408NED: Communication (Mental Health Care) for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences on a freelance project basis. The medium of development is English.
Background
NURS 3408 NED is a 3-credit unit course spanning in one term. It is a higher level course in the Bachelor of Nursing (part-time) programme, designed basically for in-service registered nurses in Hong Kong. This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of communication principles, therapeutic communication techniques, counselling skills, psychotherapies. It focuses on the practical application of these concepts in mental health nursing, ensuring that students are well-prepared to effectively support and engage with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
This course will cover the following topics: fundamental concept of communication, effective communication skills in healthcare setting, counselling theories and the application of psychotherapies.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
describe the fundamental concepts of communication;
apply effective communication skills in healthcare settings;
utilize counselling theories in healthcare settings;
analyze the concepts in psychotherapies and their application in mental health nursing.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
Revising the existing syllabus and course contents as directed;
Developing updated learning materials;
Developing assessment items (including specimen paper, assignment questions, examination paper and their corresponding marking schemes) to enhance students’ learning experience; and
Preparing a course guide for the re-developed course.
Candidates
Candidates are expected to possess the following:
A higher degree in Nursing;
Teaching experience in nursing or a health-related discipline;
Good command of written English;
Preferably with experience in teaching distance learning and / or part time courses; and
Previous involvement in developing course materials for higher institution is a definite advantage.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a freelance project basis.
To Apply
Please send your full curriculum vitae to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (clyeung@hkmu.edu.hk). (Please quote the reference number in your application email)
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