Term Lecturer (Media Relations and Journalism)

Term Lecturer (Media Relations and Journalism) Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong) Department / Section : Department of Business Ref. no : O/KT–BA/TERM_L(MRJ)/10/26 Major Duties: (a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of student projects and fieldwork placement; (b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration; (c) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment material; (d) To assist in validation and accreditation of programmes; and (e) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions. Requirements: (a) A recognised degree in Business Administration, Journalism or Communications, preferably with a post-graduate qualification; (b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching / industry experience in Journalism or Communications; (c) Good understanding of VPET education; (d) Preferably with knowledge and experience in curriculum and new module development; (e) Good communication, teaching and presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, including Putonghua; and (f) Proficiency in Putonghua: (i) Mother tongue / language is Putonghua; OR (ii) Received a bachelor’s degree or above of which the medium of instruction was Putonghua; OR (iii) Have at least 3 years’ work experience in the Mainland or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions; OR (iv) Attainment of Grade 3B or above at the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) - Putonghua Proficiency Test administered by the State Commission on Language Work. Notes: (1) 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. (2) The initial posting is in the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong). (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment. (4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties in different locations, outside normal working hours and/or outside campus. (5) Preference will be given to candidates who are immediately available.