Applications are invited for appointment as
Lecturer in the HKU
Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (Ref.: 537275), to
commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary or two-year
fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to
satisfactory performance.
About the Institute and the Master Programme
The
HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN)
is a premier transdisciplinary research, educational, and
stakeholder-engagement hub dedicated to inspiring solutions for
climate change and leading the global transition to net zero.
The Institute offers the
Master of Climate Governance and Risk
Management (MCGRM), a unique interdisciplinary taught
postgraduate programme hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences in
partnership with the Faculties of Science, Engineering,
Architecture, Law, and Business and Economics. The programme
bridges scientific rigor with strategic corporate action, equipping
aspiring leaders with high-level expertise in corporate
sustainability, ESG compliance, climate finance, and nature-based
solutions. A core pillar of the curriculum is
Climate
Practice —connecting academic theory with hands-on experiential
learning, corporate decarbonization projects, and field-based risk
assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will play a pivotal role in driving the
practice-oriented and applied educational components of the MCGRM
programme. Key responsibilities include:
- Practice-oriented Teaching: Delivering dynamic,
high-quality lectures, practitioner workshops, and intensive
career-oriented training modules across core areas such as
corporate climate governance, ESG accounting, carbon footprint
management, or green innovation.
Capstone & Fieldwork Supervision: Overseeing student
Capstone Projects and guiding teams through hands-on corporate
advisory reports, real-world decarbonization strategies, and global
fieldwork investigations.
Practitioner Mentorship: Bridging the gap between
classroom theory and industry execution by providing dedicated
academic advising and career mentorship to emerging climate
professionals.
Industry & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating
with corporate partners, public policymakers, and environmental
NGOs to expand internship networks, facilitate practical case
studies, and support ICCN public events such as Hong Kong Climate
Week.
Curriculum & Administration: Assisting teaching
faculty with ongoing syllabus reviews, course administration,
pedagogical design, and student admission evaluations.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should possess the following attributes:
- Academic Background: Background in Climate Science,
Environmental Economics, Corporate Governance, Sustainability / ESG
Management, Environmental Law, or a closely related
discipline.
- Professional Practice Experience: Demonstrated industry,
clinical, or practitioner experience in ESG consulting, corporate
sustainability leadership, climate risk analysis, green finance, or
carbon asset management.
- Pedagogical Excellence: Proven experience and excellence
in teaching, professional training, or executive facilitation, with
a strong commitment to interactive, action-oriented pedagogy.
- Communication & Language Skills: Native or
near-native English proficiency with exceptional communication,
presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Bilingual
proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua) is
highly desirable to support regional Greater Bay Area industry
collaborations.
- Collaborative Mindset: The ability to work independently
and as part of an agile, interdisciplinary team dedicated to
solving high-stakes environmental challenges.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical
benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a
contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement
benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post.
Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review
of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until
December 30, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever
is earlier.
Advertised: Sep 2, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 30, 2026 (HK Time)