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    Term Lecturer
    Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin)
     
    Department / Section : Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services
    Ref. no : O/ST-CECS/Term_L/07/25
     
    Subject Areas (may include one of two of the following areas):
    (i) Social Work
    (ii) Elderly Care Services
       
    Major Duties:
    (a) To perform teaching duties including supervision of student projects 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 or professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;
    (b) Possess the qualification of Registered Social Worker with at least 5 years’ post-degree experience in social work practice;
    (c) For Elderly Care Services, at least 3 years’ relevant teaching and/or industry experience;
    (d) With relevant teaching and/or industry experience in elderly care services / social work field is preferred;
    (e) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese; and
    (f) Good records of connection with the industry or professional bodies would be an advantage.
         
    Note:
    (1) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment.


    Application Procedures:
    A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Room 116, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin), 21 Yuen Wo Road, Shatin, New Territories.  Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.
     
    Closing date for application: 12 August 2025
     
    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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