Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (English for Academic Purposes) (A&SS) (Ref: 260020O)

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (English for Academic Purposes) (A&SS) (Ref: 260020O)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Redeveloping, coordinating, and delivering English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses (especially academic writing and presentation skills), at the undergraduate level;

• Managing a team of teaching staff for these courses, ensuring consistency, quality, and professional development;

• Leading and coordinating course;

• Developing and updating course materials; 

• Contributing to curriculum enhancement, programme promotion, student advising, and English language support services across the School;

• Engaging in scholarly and outreach activities;

• Participating in Department/School/University activities; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean (A&SS) or his/her nominee(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A higher degree, preferably a doctorate, in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related discipline; 

• An excellent command of written and spoken English; 

• Substantial experience of teaching core EAP courses at tertiary level, including course leadership or coordination;

• Proven ability to lead a teaching team, maintain high standards under pressure, and work effectively with academic and administrative colleagues;

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrable commitment to teaching excellence;

• A track record of scholarly or professional activities in EAP or related areas;

• Experience of embedding technologies, AI literacies, and digital assessment practices into curricula is an added advantage.

The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including 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.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=260020O

Closing date of application:      20 Sep 2026

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