Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students.  With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future.  Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.  Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following posts: 

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

Centre for English and Additional Languages

(Post Ref.: 25/286) 

The Centre for English and Additional Languages (CEAL) offers a range of core and elective courses in addition to co-curricular language activities in order to enhance English language proficiency and critical thinking of students, as well as to provide language support to help students succeed in their academic studies. 

The Centre is looking for Senior Lecturers/Lecturers to teach, develop, and coordinate courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a particular emphasis on course coordination experience. The appointments of the Senior Lecturer will be commensurate with relevant experience. 

Requirements

Applicants for the position should have: (i) Ideally at least 4 years' relevant experience in teaching at university level (at least 8 years for Senior Lecturer), including ideally a minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching EAP/ESP courses, preferably to students of humanities, social sciences and/or business studies; (ii) A master's degree or above; a doctoral degree is preferred; (iii) A qualification in teaching English as a second/additional language (e.g., TEFL, CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent); (iv) Demonstrated expertise or substantial experience in IELTS test preparation and assessment, including knowledge of IELTS assessment criteria, test-taking strategies, and experience in teaching the four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking); (v) Proven experience in course coordination and curriculum development, including the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple instructors, ensure alignment of assessments and learning outcomes, and maintain quality assurance standards; (vi) An excellent command of English; and (vii) Preferred expertise and interests include: designing AI-enhanced language teaching and learning courses or tools; developing web-based interactive materials and implementing blended or flipped learning approaches and other innovative pedagogies; teaching academic speaking and oral presentation skills; delivering a foundational core course that strengthens students’ English proficiency and the academic skills needed for success in an English-medium university; delivering a course that develops written synthesis of academic sources, critical evaluation of arguments, seminar discussion and debating skills, as well as creative and reflective practices essential at the tertiary level; offering a disciplinary core course for Social Sciences majors to enhance professional communication theories and practices through a modular approach; and teaching elective courses that build students’ English proficiency while familiarising them with IELTS test formats, strategies, and performance skills. 

Appointment

The conditions of appointments will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for two years. 

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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