Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education (Ref.:536762)
We now invite applications for appointment as Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and teaching students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme. He/She will also be involved in the administration and knowledge exchange activities of the programme.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, a recognized professional qualification in Speech Therapy, and at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience as a speech therapist. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Attributes
Preference will be given to those who have strong experience working in pediatric speech, language, and communication disorders with experience and interest in clinical education; and work or clinical supervision experience in non-local clinical settings.
What We Offer
The appointment will be made on fixed-term contract for 2 years, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees. More information about the Faculty and the programme can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsslp_6157. For further details, please contact Professor Estella Ma, Clinical Education Director in the Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development (email: estella.ma@hku.hk or tel.: 3917 7625). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 2, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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