Lingnan University 嶺南大學(香港)招聘
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.
Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Senior Administrative Manager
Registry
(Post Ref.: 25/217)
The Registry is responsible for the planning and implementation of policies concerning academic development and quality assurance, student admissions, registration, records, class scheduling, assessment and academic policies, administration of study programmes, and graduation.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the management of student records and registration policies
Provide oversight for the accuracy of student academic record-keeping
Support academic advising processes and manage course offerings
Oversee class scheduling across multiple campuses to meet the demands of both undergraduate and postgraduate classes
Provide input and develop recommendations to automate the workflow and enhance work efficiency
Handle applications for student status changes and liaise with relevant Departments/Units
Facilitate course collaboration with partner universities, and provide support to other Departments/Units regarding student data and registration
Supervise and lead the office management team to ensure efficient workflows and a well-functioning office environment
Provide logistical support for various events and assist in budget management
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements:
A recognised degree
10 years or above work experience, with at least 3 years at the upper management level and preferably experience in understanding administrative matters across higher education
A proven record of successful supervisory experience in a people-oriented environment
Excellent skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and proficiency in Putonghua
Meticulous attention to details
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations with diplomacy, poise, and tact
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
(Post Ref.: 25/216)
The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University is one of the best for analytic philosophy in Asia. It has particular research strengths in aesthetics, ethics, Chinese philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophical logic, philosophy of science, and political philosophy. In addition to having a thriving research community, the department will be launching a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy and AI Programme from 2025-26 and offers the Master in Arts 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future' in conjunction with the Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC).
More information on the research interests and publications of philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at: https://www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/.
Requirements
The Department seeks to appoint a Research Assistant Professor with expertise in ethics (especially in relation to population axiology, the ethics of technology, and related philosophical problems). Candidates should have a PhD in Philosophy (or related disciplines) by the start of the appointment, a record of publications in Philosophy, preferably in leading journals, and demonstrated capacity to obtain governmental grants.
Candidates should have obtained/been conferred a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. The appointee is expected to conduct focused research in ethics, publish scholarly outputs in respectable refereed international journals, and apply for competitive peer-reviewed grants offered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Teaching experience at both undergraduate and taught master’s programme levels, as well as recipient of external grants (e.g. from a government body) is a definite advantage.
Research: The Research Assistant Professor will (i) carry out research and submit papers to top journals in the field of ethics (e.g., including 3*/4*-ranked journals as per the current departmental journal list), (ii) submit grant proposals to various funding bodies, (iii) organize seminars, reading groups, workshops or other related research activities (especially in relation to new departmental initiatives) and (iv) provide support to the research community of the Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC).
Teaching: The teaching load will be three courses per year, distributed according to the needs of the Department and upon mutual agreement. English will be the language of instruction. The appointee may be required to teach courses on both undergraduate and taught postgraduate level, and to supervise students' capstone projects. Potential courses to be taught include: Ethics and AI, A Philosophical Introduction to AI, Critical Thinking, and introductory courses in ethics (e.g., Understanding Morality).
Service: The appointee will perform administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department in accordance with the current guidelines.
Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer
Lingnan Institute of Further Education
(1) Chinese Language (Post Ref.: 25/211)
(2) Business Studies (Post Ref.: 25/212)
(3) English Language (Post Ref.: 25/213)
Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE) is a self-financing arm of Lingnan University providing various full-time academic programmes including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma, Diploma of Applied Education, Applied Learning and part-time professional continuing education programmes to meet the diverse learning needs of society.
The appointees are required to (a) perform academic leadership role in programme development and programme quality review; (b) carry out teaching duties, academic advising, student learning support, outreach activities to secondary schools and other stakeholders; and (c) plan and execute programme management work; and (d) perform any other duties as assigned.
General Requirements
Applicants should have a master’s degree in related discipline with at least four years’ teaching experience. He/she should commit to teaching excellence, programme development and management, student advising and promotion activities. Preference will be given to applicants in Post (3) who hold professional qualifications CELTA or TESOL or TEFL certificate. Experience in programme accreditation and quality assurance in tertiary education sector would be an added advantage.
Candidates with less/more experience will also be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.
We are an equal opportunities employer. 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.
