Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in the Common Core Office (Ref.: 536597), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The Common Core (https://commoncore.hku.hk/) is HKU’s distinctive form of General Education in which all undergraduates are required to take six interdisciplinary courses across the five areas of Scientific and Technological Literacy; Arts and Humanities; Global Issues; and China: Culture, State and Society; and Artificial Intelligence. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary and interactive learning; creating opportunities for students in Hong Kong and globally; developing the Future Readiness Initiative; deepening engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and expanding the Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Initiative. To further HKU’s strategic vision in nurturing future-ready graduates, the Common Core will be developing new models of interdisciplinary, cohort-building learning embedded in community settings beyond the campus across Hong Kong.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, expertise in the use of AI in education and assessment, and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate learning. They should also exhibit excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and programme development skills to shape cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral undergraduate education. Experience in teaching, coordinating with community engagement activities with non-government organizations (NGOs), schools, social enterprises, private sector, etc, and administrative experience in programmes with a mission similar to the Common Core would be a definite advantage.
The appointee will primarily be engaged in connecting staff and cross-fertilising ideas across all faculties/schools in the University interested in developing courses for the new course model. The roles will include: (a) coordinating the call for pilot courses and supporting course design; (b) facilitating workshops and supporting the teaching and delivery of pilot courses beyond the campus; (c) liaising with community partners; (d) managing evaluation data collection and liaising with students for their input into the continuous enhancement of the curriculum; (e) engaging in pedagogical research into effectiveness and innovation of the Common Core; and (f) finding avenues to connect Teaching & Learning (T&L) with research in interdisciplinary studies across HKU. Alongside the Director and Associate Director of the Common Core, the appointee will also be engaged in delivering on various strategic initiatives and ongoing innovations of the Common Core.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary for a Lecturer or up to 10% of basic salary for an Assistant Lecturer.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (i) an up-to-date C.V. and (ii) a 1-2 page statement about what most excites you about the connections between administration, interdisciplinarity, active teaching, and partnership development. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
