Part-time Lecturer ENGL 3350EEF (2027 Spring Term) (E&L)

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 Education and Languages:

ENGL 3350EEF    Second Language Acquisition

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Planning and teaching a full-time Second Language Acquisition Course for undergraduate students;

• Completing related duties including preparing teaching notes, marking and commenting on assignments, and conducting tutorials;

• Assisting in the development of teaching and learning activities;

• Providing consultation to students; and

• Performing other duties related to the development and delivery of the course.

The appointees shall be required to teach a maximum of 6 hours per week during weekdays daytime on campus in the face-to-face mode between January and May 2027.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• a higher degree in linguistics, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition or a related discipline; and

• must be excellent in both written and spoken English.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in related discipline and in tertiary education

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

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

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment.  For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.