The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學招聘

School Development Officer(s) I / II - (260001NG)

The Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research (HKIER) invites committed practitioners with strong expertise and leadership in either of the following areas to join the Quality School Improvement Project (QSIP) as School Development Officer(s) (SDO):

(1) Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) / Language Education

With experience in developing students’ humanistic and cultural understanding, facilitating cross-curricular learning.

(2) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) / Science Education

With experience in applying technology and AI to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness.

QSIP is an organisation established by the HKIER in 1998, dedicated to driving comprehensive school improvement as an external change agent. Through professional school-based support, QSIP endeavours to strengthen teachers’ professional capacity, facilitate school improvement, and enhance the quality of education. Over the years, QSIP has evolved from a project-based initiative into an organisation implementing multiple projects supported by diverse funding sources, alongside self-financing professional school improvement programmes. (For more details, please visit: https://qsip.cuhk.edu.hk/ )

Applicants should possess (i) a Bachelor’s degree; (ii) at least ten years of relevant experience in secondary education, preferably with responsibilities in school management, leadership, and curriculum development; (iii) substantial experience in teaching and leading a subject department, preferably in one or more of the following subjects: Geography, Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Studies, BAFS, Economics, Chinese Language, English Language, Music, ICT, Physics or Biology; (iv) experience in facilitating cross curricular or interdisciplinary learning, and fostering students’ intellectual, humanistic and/or scientific development; and (v) strong pedagogical content knowledge and effective teaching strategies in relevant academic subject(s), including the appropriate use of AI to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness (e.g. addressing students’ learning difficulties and catering for learner diversity).

Preference will be given to candidates with (1) a higher degree in a relevant subject discipline, as listed above, or in Education; (2) a professional background equivalent to Principal Graduate Master (PGM) / Senior Graduate Master (SGM) in secondary schools, or above; (3) a proven track record of facilitating school improvement at both school-level and department-level; and (4) substantial professional experience in educational organisations in addition to experience in secondary schools. Candidates with less experience (at least six years of relevant experience) after obtaining the Bachelor’s degree will be considered for appointment as SDO II.

The appointee(s) will (a) provide school-based support to partner schools on a regular basis to strengthen the professional capacity of school leaders, middle-level leaders, and frontline teachers; (b) support schools in internalising a systematic E-PIE cycle for school self-evaluation; (c) facilitate professional development through collaborative practices, lesson study, consultation, and action learning; and (d) conceptualise and disseminate effective school improvement practices in areas such as school management, learning and teaching, and student support through articles, exemplars, publications, toolkits, and reports.

Appointment will initially be made on a full-time / fractional-time / part-time contract basis for one to two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

APPLY ONLINE

Full-time/ Part-time Research Assistant(s) - (260001BE)

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, working with more than 200 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, is committed to advancing patient service, research, and training and education to the highest quality in all major areas of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are also dedicated to worthwhile community programmes and public education projects. The Department, always “in search of excellence”, is looking for candidates to take up positions in our clinical and research (academic, community and translational) programmes involving ophthalmic investigations, public education, out-reach, and ophthalmic studies on disease entities including, ocular surface diseases, refractive surgeries, ocular cancers, dry eye disease, thyroid eye diseases, glaucoma, children eye diseases, autoimmune diseases and retina diseases. We are highly committed to supporting the career development of all staff members.

Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines; (ii) good written and oral communication skills; (iii) the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; (iv) responsible, mature and attentive to details; (v) an effective and forward-looking work attitude; and (vi) personal integrity, sincerity and good team spirit at work. Fresh undergraduate candidates are welcome to apply. Those without a Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience will be considered for appointment as a Junior Research Assistant.

The appointee(s) will provide technical support to eye surgery training to trainee eye doctors and doctors seeking to learn new surgical procedures, through a complementary combination of advanced training in wet laboratory and state-of-the-art virtual reality simulations in the CUHK Ophthalmic Microsurgical Training Centre (OMTC). Training events may be held on weekday evenings or Saturdays. On-the-job training will be provided.

Duties include (a) providing technical support in training courses and self-practice sessions; (b) purchasing and preparing training materials, including artificial eyes and animal eyes, for training courses and self-practice sessions; (c) liaising with equipment manufacturers for troubleshooting equipment and system problems; (d) ensuring user compliance with laboratory policies, procedures, and safety precautions during training courses and self-practice sessions; (e) operating, monitoring and managing the simulation centre’s medical equipment and instruments and reporting malfunctions; (f) maintaining an accurate inventory of training materials; and (g) assisting in other ad hoc duties related to OMTC/training events as necessary.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

APPLY ONLINE

Associate / Assistant Professor (Corporate Communication) - (260001NP)

Department/ Unit: School of Journalism and Communication

Closing Date: Until the post is filled

The School is seeking outstanding candidates, early career or established social scientists, with expertise in public relations and corporate communication in a digital and global society. Areas of particular interest include organizational responsibility and advocacy, government, public affairs, public-sector communication, digital engagement, and the ethical and governance implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies within this domain. The School also welcomes expertise that brings international, cross-cultural, or comparative perspectives to the field in a digital society.

The appointee is expected to contribute to the teaching of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School welcomes candidates using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches, and a variety of theoretical orientations.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD in Communication or other related fields; (ii) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and (iii) demonstrated potential/ ability for research and a cohesive research agenda. Applicants capable of engaging in interdisciplinary research and collaboration are preferred.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications will be offered. The comprehensive benefit package provided by the University includes generous academic leave, annual leave, medical care, retirement scheme contributions, contract-end gratuity, and housing benefits. Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2027, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

The School of Journalism and Communication has a strong focus on research and provides its members with solid support for their research work. Faculty members are productive and committed researchers as well as devoted educators. The faculty team at the School features a combination of highly promising young scholars and established scholars who are leaders in their own fields, including two elected Fellows of the International Communication Association. The School is ranked #16 globally in communication and media studies by the QS World University Ranking by Subject in 2026. The School has a strong tradition of upholding freedom of the press, of expression, and of academic research.

APPLY ONLINE