Teaching Assistant (Several Posts) in Nursing and Health Studies

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the planned HKMU (Zhaoqing) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. 

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. 

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Studies for the following post(s):

Teaching Assistant (Several Posts) (Ref: 23000B2)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• coordinating student clinical placement with local, national and overseas healthcare agencies;
• providing assistance in the course planning, development and coordination in related disciplines;
• engaging in academic and co-curricular activities;
• providing support in reviewing coursework; and
• participating in School / University activities and administration.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• a recognized bachelor’s degree in healthcare related discipline such as Nursing, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Life Sciences and Health Technology/Informatics;
• relevant teaching/professional experience in healthcare is preferable;
• detail-minded with excellent organizational skills;
• good communication skills and writing skills in English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); and
• experience in coaching students and coordinate academic activities will be an advantage.

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.

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=23000B2     

Closing date of application: 10 March 2023

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in Jan 2023 need not re-apply.) 

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