Lecturer

Lecturer in the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (Ref.: 537848), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in a Social Sciences, Business Management or related disciplines. They should have at least 5 years of professional, teaching and/or research experience, in Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Investment, Blended Value Creation, Value Chain Management, Sustainability-related Disclosure or Low Carbon / Circular Economy. Preference will be given to those who are accredited Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting related professionals. These may include, but not limited to, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Professional Certification, Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate, European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and completion of any courses offered/accredited by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation on their Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Experience in teaching programme development and management will be an advantage.

The appointee will contribute to the overall teaching and action research effectiveness in a wide spectrum of sustainability-related activities at the Centre, and be responsible for curriculum planning and development, validation and accreditation of new and/or existing programmes, and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He/She will also support knowledge exchange activities and the work of the Academy for Sustainable Communities established under the Centre and perform other teaching and research-related duties as assigned by the Directors.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the 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.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV together with a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 7, 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.