Teaching Assistant

Academy for Educational Development and Innovation

The Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) is seeking an inspirational and energetic candidate for the position of Teaching Assistant to support its expanding scope of learning and teaching initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who wish to contribute to dedicated teams and advance their careers in higher education.

The appointee will join the vibrant AEDI team to deliver a variety of learning and teaching activities in programmes, e.g.\: The Master of Arts in Chinese Values-Based Leadership Education programme [MA(CVBLE)]. Responsibilities mainly include\: (i) building good relationships with students to provide timely support and coaching for their well-being; (ii) organising and promoting a range of student activities and assisting in the implementation of projects related to student support, including students’ mental health, academic advising and career development; (iii) coordinating student visits in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area as well as overseas for outbound learning, such as study tours, field trips, and co-curricular and service learning; (iv) working with different programme teams and other units at the university to strengthen the integration of student support service; and (v) preparing plans and reports to communicate the impact and effectiveness of student support initiatives.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with post-qualification working experience gained in tertiary institutions. Relevant experience in organising student activities and providing teaching support is highly desirable. They should have a strong command of both written English and Chinese. Proficiency in spoken English and Putonghua is a must. They should be self-motivated, with strong problem-solving, communication, project management, and organisation skills. Candidates with experience in providing learning and teaching support in tertiary institutions will have an advantage.