Programme Director in Housing, Transport and Built Environment Subject Group in the College of Humanities and Law

Duties: HKU SPACE is expanding its provision of surveying, transport and logistics, housing, and built environment programmes, including programmes for Putonghua speakers. The appointee will play a leading role in developing, promoting, and managing these programmes, with responsibilities covering programme design and development, day-to-day administration, enrolment-related activities, supervision of teaching staff, and coordination with students and teachers. This position offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to shape HKU SPACE’s delivery of a wide range of programmes. A strong network in one or more of these areas would be a significant advantage, as would prior experience in teaching or managing relevant programmes. 

Requirements: Candidates should have a master’s degree directly relevant to housing, transport or built environment with 8 years’ relevant work experience. Professional qualifications in one or more of these areas would be a strong advantage. Prior experience of teaching and/or managing programmes in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will be advantageous. Candidates will be expected to display a thorough understanding of the needs of adult learners in the GBA and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial streak and ability to promote HKU SPACE as the preferred destination for housing, transport and built environment programmes in the GBA. Candidates should have excellent proficiency in English and Putonghua, good communication and interpersonal skills and strong commitment to excellence. We encourage new and innovative ideas. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using GenAI.  

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 (852) 2540 3271.  

Closing Date for Applications: 22 October 2026 

The information provided in an application will only be used for the purpose of consideration for appointment by HKU SPACE.  Candidates will be contacted for interview if their applications are shortlisted.   Unsuccessful applications will be kept for a