Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology 

The appointee will be expected to play a key role and provide professional advice to assist the Centre Director in formulating and implementing the digital competency plan of the University, including but not limited to planning, reviewing, and refining courses/ workshops in the areas of coding, 3D printing, design STEM activities, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics education, virtual reality (VR), App development, massive open online course (MOOC), and related topics. The appointee will be responsible for driving and coordinating effective use of latest digital competency and related initiatives in education aiming to strive for excellence in Learning and Teaching of the University. He/she will also be responsible for collaborating with academic departments, faculties and support units of the University to enhance the quality of learning and teaching in education, and is expected to serve or join various Boards/committees as required. The appointee will be the team leader who is expected to draft and implement strategies, draft project proposals, provide professional advice, plan and conduct workshops, supervise the support team of the Coding Education Unit and implement digital competency development initiatives directed for staff and students to enhance the quality of learning and teaching.  

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, with substantial working experience in sizable organisations at managerial/ supervisory levels, preferably in tertiary institutions; strong leadership and supervisory experience; excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should be well-versed in the latest digital technologies, and have profound understanding of digital competence in higher education, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of coding, 3D printing, design STEM activities, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics education, virtual reality (VR). Applicants should be highly proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese, diplomatic, knowledgeable about the best practices of world class teaching and able to identify the current key strategic issues in learning and teaching in higher education. Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree holder in the areas related to higher education would be an advantage. Applicants with less working experience at managerial/ supervisory levels may be considered for the position of Assistant Educational Development Manager. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include contract-end gratuity, leave, medical and dental benefits, and where applicable, housing benefits. 

Application Forms are obtainable from (a) ; or (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full CV, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by clicking 立即申請 or by post to the above address on or before 12 June 2020. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark “Strictly Confidential – Job Application” on the envelope. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?gang=enl.http://www.eduhk.hk/hro/applyfor.htm 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  

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