Vocational Language Programme Office

Ref. no : O/VLPO/PT L AL/07/26

Major Duties:
(a)  To perform teaching duties in the day time or evenings in VTC campuses or secondary schools;
(b)  To develop programme curriculum and teaching materials; and
(c)  To engage in academic developments such as conducting assessments and providing learning support

Requirements :
(a)  (i)    A recognised degree in English Language / English Language and Literature / Language Studies (English) / Linguistics / Education (English) / English Communication / Translation (English); OR 
      (ii)   A recognised degree in a non-relevant field, preferably with a post-graduate qualification; AND a relevant English teaching qualification, such as Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Education (major in English), Teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English as a Foreign Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and English-teaching certification recognised by TESL Canada) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP).  A transcript with course details including the number of hours of instruction and practicum should be provided for consideration; 
(b)  At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and/or industry experience;
(c)  Good communication and presentation skills; and
(d)  A good team player, able to work on own initiative and willing to meet challenges.

Notes:|
(1)  The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”. 
(2)  Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply. 
(3)  Preference will be given to applicants with relevant working experience. 
(4)  Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English. 
(5)  The appointees may be required to perform duties at different locations outside normal office hours. 
(6)  In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form [(VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Vocational Language Programme Office. Room A102 1/F. Administrative Blk. Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan). 30 Shing Tai Road. Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.
 
Closing date for application: 29 July 2026

The VTC Languages Discipline oversees the operation of 17 Language Centres (LCs) located on all IVE/HKDI/HKIIT/YC campuses and the Language Section of HTI/CCI/ICI.  If candidates apply to more than one LC for the post of Term Assistant Lecturer and are shortlisted, they may be invited to attend an interview conducted by one LC only.  Application forms received by one LC may be passed to another LC for appointment purposes.

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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