Term Assistant Lecturer (Food Technology and Nutrition)(O/YC(KB)/Term L(FTN)/08/25)

Term Assistant Lecturer (Food Technology and Nutrition)

Youth College (Kowloon Bay)

Ref. no : O/YC(KB)/Term L(FTN)/08/25

Major Duties:

(a)

To perform teaching duties in Food Technology and Nutrition modules at sub-diploma level, including supervision of students projects / fieldwork placement / industrial visits;

(b)

To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;

(c)

To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials; and

(d)

To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental events and functions including but not limited to open days, admission exercises, consultancy services, taster programmes, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements:

(a)

A recognised degree in relevant disciplines, such as Food Technology, Food Science, and Nutrition, or equivalent, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;

(b)

Good communication, facilitation and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;

(c)

Strong commitment to serve the youth and with experience in managing less academically-inclined students;

(d)

Good understanding of the Senior Secondary Academic Structure, the development of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework, and VTCs Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes;

(e)

Preferably with experience in teaching sub-diploma courses, curriculum design and development, student admission, discipline and related work;

(f)

Proven records of linkage with industry or professional bodies would be an advantage.

Notes:

(1)

The post is 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 applicants will be required to attend a written assessment in English.

(4)

The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and / or in designated places as assigned.

(5)

The appointee is subject to posting in different sites to suit the Councils operational needs.

(6)

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 :

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants should apply for the post via email. A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to *******@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 applicants name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”

(3)

For the email subject, please cite “Application for Term Assistant Lecturer (Food Technology and Nutrition) (Ref. No.: O/YC(KB)/Term AL(FTN)/08/25)”.

(4)

Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 1 September 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.

Information :

• Company : Youth College (Kowloon Bay)
• Position : Term Assistant Lecturer (Food Technology and Nutrition)(O/YC(KB)/Term L(FTN)/08/25)
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK