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About the University
Founded in June 2022, HKUST (GZ) is located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the geometric center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is perfectly placed for geographical convenience and forms part of an axis for technological progress. They call it the new Silicon Valley of the East.
It is the world’s first university to experiment with an innovative academic structure. With Hubs and Thrusts instead of Schools and Departments, it is geared to promoting interdisciplinary learning in a restless search for innovative solutions to humanity’s major challenges.
About Society Hub
The HKUST(GZ) Society Hub (SOCH) aims to be a global leader in addressing societal challenges in the age of intelligence. We are committed to nurture socially-conscious talents with cutting-edge analytical skills and an open and growing mindset, ready to resolve socio-economic issues and contribute to the knowledge economy in a networked society and rapidly changing world. The Hub primarily comprises four Thrusts: Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change (CNCC), Financial Technology (FTEC), Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship (IPE), and Urban Governance and Design (UGOD).
About Courses
DLED 3030 English Communication I for Society Hub programs
The course provides students with exposure to and practice in using English within the specific fields of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change, Financial Technology, Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship, Urban Governance and Design. The course aims to encourage students to develop their abilities as thoughtful communication strategists, to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently in relevant academic and professional contexts, and to use language to express critically the wider social implications of their fields on topics relevant to all SOCH students.
DLED 4030 English Communication II for Society Hub Programs
This one year course makes use of the Final Year Thesis or Final Year Capstone Project with their associated spoken and written components to maximize the language and literacy gains from carrying out this significant piece of work. The course supports students in producing the communicative components of the project and, though iterations of those components, further develops and refines their ability to present and write at a high level in an academic context.
Job Description
Society Hub is recruiting a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for DLED 3030 English Communication I for Society Hub Programs and DLED 4030 English Communication II for Society Hub Programs. These are Hub-level English courses for all SOCH undergraduate students. We welcome exceptional candidates who are enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary education and innovative teaching methods, and have demonstrable expertise and teaching experiences in one of the following areas, including but not limited to:
- Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change
- Financial Technology
- Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship
- Urban Governance and Design
Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design, teach, and assess English communication courses tailored to the academic and technical needs of Society Hub disciplines
- Guide students in writing, presentations, and oral communication in academic and professional contexts;
- Develop and refine course materials;
- Contribute to pedagogical innovation and participate in teaching development activities;
- Support students in language-related components of international exchange programs, competitions and academic collaborations as needed;
- Conduct research on teaching innovation, educational technology, etc. to continuously improve the course delivery;
- Participate in other community services assigned by the Dean.
Qualification of Candidates
- A PhD degree in the fields mentioned above or any other related fields;
- Proven teaching commitment and performance in higher education sector;
- Able to inspire and cultivate the interdisciplinary mindset, critical thinking and innovation ability of students by providing them with diversified learning experiences;
- A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English;
- Be passionate in teaching and learning with outstanding communication skills and teamwork spirit.
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