Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in English Communication for Society Hub Programs

About the University

Founded in June 2022, HKUST (GZ) is located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the geometric center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is perfectly placed for geographical convenience and forms part of an axis for technological progress. They call it the new Silicon Valley of the East.

It is the world’s first university to experiment with an innovative academic structure. With Hubs and Thrusts instead of Schools and Departments, it is geared to promoting interdisciplinary learning in a restless search for innovative solutions to humanity’s major challenges.

HKUST(GZ) boasts cutting-edge research facilities tailored to meet the needs of our investigating scientists in various disciplines. HKUST(GZ) is a spin-off from the world-class HKUST. But both benefit from the synergy of unified and complementary campuses with shared resources--another radical departure from the conventional practice in higher education. The HKUST(GZ) community will consist of 800 faculty members, 4000 undergraduates and 6000 postgraduates.

Our academic staff are drawn from the world’s finest institutions. Here English is the medium of instruction and undergraduate programs are carefully articulated with postgraduate studies.

About Society Hub

The HKUST(GZ) Society Hub (SOCH) aims to be a global leader in addressing societal challenges in the age of intelligence. We are committed to nurture socially-conscious talents with cutting-edge analytical skills and an open and growing mindset, ready to resolve socio-economic issues and contribute to the knowledge economy in a networked society and rapidly changing world. The Hub primarily comprises four Thrusts: Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change (CNCC), Financial Technology (FTEC), Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship (IPE), and Urban Governance and Design (UGOD). 

About Courses

• DLED 3030 English Communication I for Society Hub programs

The course provides students with exposure to and practice in using English within the specific fields of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change, Financial Technology, Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship, Urban Governance and Design. The course aims to encourage students to develop their abilities as thoughtful communication strategists, to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently in relevant academic and professional contexts, and to use language to express critically the wider social implications of their fields on topics relevant to all SOCH students.

• DLED 4030 English Communication II for Society Hub Programs

This one year course makes use of the Final Year Thesis or Final Year Capstone Project with their associated spoken and written components to maximize the language and literacy gains from carrying out this significant piece of work. The course supports students in producing the communicative components of the project and, though iterations of those components, further develops and refines their ability to present and write at a high level in an academic context.

Job Description

Society Hub is recruiting a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for DLED 3030 English Communication I for Society Hub Programs and DLED 4030 English Communication II for Society Hub Programs. These are Hub-level English courses for all SOCH undergraduate students. We welcome exceptional candidates who are enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary education and innovative teaching methods, and have demonstrable expertise and teaching experiences in one of the following areas, including but not limited to:

• Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change
• Financial Technology
• Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship
• Urban Governance and Design

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, teach, and assess English communication courses tailored to the academic and technical needs of Society Hub disciplines;
• Guide students in writing, presentations, and oral communication in academic and professional contexts;
• Develop and refine course materials;
• Contribute to pedagogical innovation and participate in teaching development activities;
• Support students in language-related components of international exchange programs, competitions and academic collaborations as needed;
• Conduct research on teaching innovation, educational technology, etc. to continuously improve the course delivery;
• Participate in other community services assigned by the Dean.

Qualification of Candidates

• A PhD degree in the fields mentioned above or any other related fields;
• Proven teaching commitment and performance in higher education sector;
• Able to inspire and cultivate the interdisciplinary mindset, critical thinking and innovation ability of students by providing them with diversified learning experiences;
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Be passionate in teaching and learning with outstanding communication skills and teamwork spirit.

English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST (GZ). HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment to teaching-track faculty (TTF) will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 years with a term review after 3 years of service, and is renewable subject to performance, mutual agreement and funding availability.

Application Procedure

Please submit the application via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System (https://facrecruit.hkust-gz.edu.cn/) and indicate the job ID (6685). You should first sign up to create your personal account. For more information on HKUST(GZ), you may visit the recruitment website (https://www.hkust-gz.edu.cn/join-us/).

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

For questions regarding the recruitment system or general inquiry, please reach us at facultyhire@hkust-gz.edu.cn. For Hub specific questions, please address to Hub’s individual email, e.g. gzrecruitsoc@hkust-gz.edu.cn with subject title of “Application to DLED 3030&4030”.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. All application materials including publication samples and scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise.)