Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Physical Education) (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 Langauges: 

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Physical Education) (E&L) (Ref: 26002IN)
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• planning, developing, coordinating and delivering courses (including face-to-face and distance learning modes) in physical education of teacher education programmes;
• engaging in programme/subject administration/development and scholarly activities of physical education;
• planning and implementing physical education training activities for students in local and the Greater Bay Area;
• planning and conducting micro-teaching sessions, supervising teaching practicum, and providing professional supports to students in school settings;
• giving guidance to students in the capacity of an academic advisor;
• participating in School/ University activities and administration.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• a Master’s degree or above in physical education, sports science, sports coaching, exercise science or a closely related discipline; and
• a recognized teaching qualification in physical education for primary schools, either at the primary level only or at both the primary and secondary levels; and
• at least six years of teaching experience on physical education at the primary or secondary school level is required; and
• a sports coaching certificate, together with relevant coaching experience; and
• experience of teaching and coaching tertiary students or adult learners in physical education, sports science or teacher-education programmes (both theory and practical) is particularly desirable; and
• a good network with local sports associations and regional physical education organizations will be an advantage; and
• a good knowledge and experience in physical education curriculum, practicum supervision, and related work is strongly preferred; and

• a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese).

   

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including a basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

“Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”

Overseas candidates who are successfully appointed by the University and below age 50 will be eligible to apply for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”.  This programme offers the opportunity to reside in assigned accommodation free of charge for a period of up to six months, subject to terms and conditions.

To Apply

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

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