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    Part-time Lecturer (Food & Nutritional Science)
    Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute
     
    Ref. no : O/HTI/PT L_FNS/10/26
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To design and develop the curriculum, scheme of work, teaching and learning materials and assessments for modules related to nutritional science and food hygiene and safety, to align with the module intended learning outcomes and appropriate level of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework;
    (b) To perform teaching duties for modules related to nutritional science, food hygiene and safety, occupational safety and health, green practices, etc.; and
    (c) To prepare and maintain documentation and records in relation to the modules.
       
    Requirements:
    (a) A recognised degree in nutritional science, food science, or equivalent;
    (b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or industrial experience, preferably in food / catering and / or training industry;
    (c) Registered Dietitian qualification with solid experience in dietitian field is highly preferred; 
    (d) A food hygiene certificate recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, or food hygiene certificate or equivalent will be an added advantage;
    (e) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese as well as Putonghua;
    (f) Good knowledge of basic computer applications; and
    (g) Ability to pass a trade test.
       
    Notes :
    (1) 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.
    (2) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written assessment.
    (3) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.
    (4) 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. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to hti-hrd@vtc.edu.hk.  Please specify on the subject of the email the reference of the post being applied for.
     
    Closing date for application: 26 October 2026
     
    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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