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Senior Teaching Fellow in Biostatistics and Research Methods

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Nursing

Location: Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Salary: A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 13th September 2024
Expires: 12th November 2024
Job Ref: 240905011

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. It offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

SCHOOL OF NURSING (SN) 

Established in 1977, SN supports the mission of PolyU by nurturing graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders. It ranks 31st for the best School of Nursing internationally (QS Ranking 2024). The education, research, consultancy and integrative health services are driven by a commitment to improve health of the community. Currently, it has a total of around 80 full-time faculty members. We have a vacancy for an experienced Biostatistician with experience in clinical trial design to join this dynamic and leading School of Nursing in Asia.

For more information about the University and SN, please visit the websites http://www.polyu.edu.hk and http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/home

Senior Teaching Fellow in Biostatistics and Research Methods (Ref. 240905011)

[will be conferred the title of Senior Lecturer] 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

  1. Provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level in relation to statistics and research methods;
  2. Provide statistical advice to academic staff to support their research activities including grant submissions and data management and analysis;
  3. Contribute to research that leads to publications in refereed journals and award of research grants;
  4. Engage in applied research, creative development and consultancy projects in relation to health care related activities; and
  5. Contribute to departmental service.

Qualifications 

Applicants should: 

  1. Have a PhD degree in Biostatistics or a related discipline plus not less than six years of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional, practical, or industrial experience;
  2. Have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in teaching, and have shown potential for making substantial contributions in curriculum and pedagogy development as well as subject and programme management (and professional service if applicable); experience in promoting teaching quality will be an advantage;
  3. Have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field;
  4. Be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and
  5. Be highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website. Consideration of applications will commence on 19 September 2024 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.

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