Duties: Tenable from September 2026, the appointees will deliver quality teaching to students in general education or specialised courses for one of the following areas:
Culture, Communication and Media
Social Welfare and Social Work
Geography and Area Studies
Applied Learning courses on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
Psychology
The appointees will be required to perform a range of academic duties in respect of teaching, course/programme coordination, student recruitment, course/programme development, enhancement of pedagogies, and academic quality assurance.
Requirements: Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (a doctorate and registration as a social worker would be an added advantage) with 2 years’ teaching experience, preferably at the tertiary level and with experience in course development/administration. Ability to collaborate with a team is essential. Candidates must be proficient in English. Those with interdisciplinary backgrounds, experience and skills in the use of AI tools and applications will be an added advantage.
Candidates with less teaching experience will be considered for the grade of College Assistant Lecturer.
Terms of Appointment: Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review. A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Medical and dental benefits, 18 days’ annual leave and the use of library facilities will be provided where applicable. The School also provides staff development opportunities.
Applications: Please send application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Unit, HKU SPACE, Suites A & B, 12/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong. You may apply online or download an application form at http://hkuspace.hku.hk/jobs or request one by fax (85•) •••• •271.
Closing Date for Applications: 24 June 2026
The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE. Applicants not contacted within 8 weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a maximum period of 24 months.