Applicants are invited for appointment as
Lecturer / Senior
Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Energy (Ref.:
537252), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term
basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory
performance.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the
newly established Department of Materials and Energy, under the
Faculty of Engineering, as a University initiative to foster
dynamic and cross‑disciplinary activities. The overarching aim of
the Department is to foster closed-loop interdisciplinary
collaboration in materials science and engineering, with a
strategic emphasis on energy materials and energy
engineering.
We welcome candidates from the following areas of Materials or
Energy Engineering:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Materials Characterization
- Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Materials
- Materials Chemistry
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
- Energy Materials
- Computational Materials
- AI for Materials
- Structural Materials
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Materials, Energy
Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related
engineering discipline, together with relevant tertiary-level
teaching experience and a demonstrated track record in knowledge
exchange, curriculum development, pedagogy and academic
administration.
The appointee will be responsible for delivering high-quality
teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels.
Key duties will include:
- Delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to course
design for undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
Supervising student capstone projects and other project-based
learning activities;
Providing academic advising and pastoral support to
students;
Leading and supporting curriculum development and actively
engaging in knowledge exchange activities;
Contributing to student recruitment, admissions and outreach
events, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to
promote the Department; and
Serving on departmental committees and undertaking other
administrative duties as required.
Applicants with more than five years of outstanding tertiary-level
teaching experience (or equivalent professional experience) and a
strong record of pedagogical excellence and leadership in
curriculum design may be considered for appointment as Senior
Lecturer.
What We Offer
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical
benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of
gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity
and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme,
totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be
provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application 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 31, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever
is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer
and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
transparency
Advertised: Aug 28, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (HK Time)