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    Lecturer (Pet Care and Grooming)
    Youth College (Kwai Fong)
     
    Ref. no : C/YC_KF-BS/L_PCG/05/24-AP2
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of students’ project and fieldwork placement;
    (b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
    (c) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;
    (d) To assist in validation and accreditation of programmes; and
    (e) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.
     
    Requirements:
    (a) A relevant recognised degree, preferably in Pet Care, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Biology, or equivalent, preferably with postgraduate qualifications;
    (b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or experience in pet industry (e.g. pet care service, pet grooming service, animal nutrition, etc.);
    (c) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;
    (d) A good team player and with the ability to work independently under pressure and readiness to embark on self-learning; and
    (e) Good records of linkage with the industry or with solid work experience would be an added advantage.
     
    Notes:
    (1) Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Lecturer at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.
    (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
    (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English.
    (4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.
    (5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.


    Application Procedures:
    A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 3/2023)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtchrd-job@vtc.edu.hk.  Please specify in the subject of the email the reference of the post being applied for.
     

    Candidates should take note of the following:
    (1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
    (2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
    (3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Lecturer (Pet Care and Grooming) (Ref. No.: C/YC_KF-BS/L_PCG/05/24-AP2)”.
    (4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.
     
    Closing date for application: 19 May 2024
     
    Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
     
    The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
     
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.


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