Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience. The University also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines. Applications are now invited for the following post:

Teaching Assistant
Department of Computing and Decision Sciences

(Post Ref.: 19/214/W)

The Master of Science in eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (MSceBSCM) is offered and managed by the Department of Computing and Decision Sciences. This full-time programme began in September 2016. The normal duration of the programme is one year. The programme is mainly designed to educate students with information technology (IT) backgrounds about key management strategies and approaches in the eBusiness environment. It also aims to help students with or without IT background to understand and utilize IT for supply chain integration in the international and global context.

The appointee is expected to (a) provide assistance in course preparation; (b) facilitate small team discussion under the supervision of the course instructors; (c) coordinate various student and alumni activities; and (d) perform other research and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants should (i) have a Master’s degree; (ii) have good communication and interpersonal skills; (iii) have the ability to lead a case discussion; (iv) be proactive, willing and able to handle projects in details; and (v) be proficient in MS office applications. Administration experience in tertiary education sector and understanding of Lingnan University and the Taught Postgraduate Programme would be an advantage.

Salary and Benefits
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of eleven months. Further appointment will be subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter, a resume and a completed application form (Form R1 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Master of Science in eBusiness and Supply Chain Management Programme Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by email: ebscm@LN.edu.hk (as attachment in MS Word format. Please quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence.

Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

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