Manager - Curriculum Development & Support

The applicant must possess

1. a recognised degree or post-graduate qualification in education / training / languages / mathematics or related disciplines. Teacher certificate or diploma is preferred;
2. a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience in overseeing or teaching Generic (Foundation) competencies subjects (e.g. English, Chinese, communication skills, mathematics, or IT) in education and / or vocational training institutions with experience in leading a team;
3. good understanding of Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) and outcomes-based education;
4. proven experience in leading projects and curriculum development, including design, development and review;
5. knowledge and experience in Construction Industry will be an advantage;
6. excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
7. good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation; and
8. proactive, resourceful, detail-minded, and can work independently and well in teams. 

(Applicants who do not possess the required qualifications and / or experience may be considered for other positions within the organisation.)

Duties include

1. to lead a team comprising of lecturers, teaching associates and programme developers in designing, reviewing and running Generic (Foundation) competencies subjects in construction programmes;
2. to develop a curriculum framework for the integration of Generic (Foundation) competencies subjects into knowledge-based and practice-oriented construction programmes from QF Levels 2 to 4;
3. to ensure the Generic (Foundation) competencies elements are outcomes-based and contextualised to the needs of the Construction Industry, taking into account good principles of curriculum development and HKQF requirements;
4. to oversee the production of learning & teaching materials, and ensure they are periodically being updated and maintain relevance;
5. to assist in the accreditation exercises internally and externally;
6. to coordinate with different teaching teams and campus staff for the smooth running of the Generic (Foundation) competencies subjects and take up some teaching duties on a needs basis;
7. to liaise with the industry, employers, professional bodies, Government representatives, etc. to identify needs of Generic (Foundation) competencies in the construction workplace;
8. to provide support to committees and management meetings including preparing papers and reports according to the required format and timeframe; and
9. to carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

Applications

The position is on a renewable fixed-term contract (subject to performance and operational needs) for a period of 2 years. 

Please click the below “Apply Online” to complete the application form and upload the updated curriculum vitae, the results of English and Chinese Language obtained in public examinations, current and expected salary together with a covering letter stating one’s suitability for the job on or before 28 March 2024 . 

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