Total 3 lecturer job vacancies in Information Technology category in Hong Kong

Job Description

Academies Australasia College (AAC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Coordinator cum English Language Lecturer to manage and deliver the Certificate in English as a Foreign Language (CEFL) programme.

This dual-role position involves both academic coordination and teaching responsibilities, ensuring effective programme delivery, student success, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and delivery of the CEFL programme
• Coordinate timetables, class allocations, and teaching resources
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. CPE standards)
• Monitor academic quality, assessment processes, and student outcomes
• Liaise with management, academic staff, and administrative teams
• Support student engagement, feedback collection, and programme improvement initiatives

Teaching & Academic Duties

• Deliver English language lessons (CEFL programme) to international students
• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback
• Maintain accurate academic records (attendance, results, reports)
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment

ob Requirements

• Recognised English language teaching qualification such as CELTA / DELTA / TESOL (mandatory)
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• ESL/EFL teaching experience
• Prior experience in programme coordination, academic leadership, or similar role preferred
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a Private Education Institution (PEI) in Singapore
• Familiarity with CPE/SSG requirements and academic quality assurance processes
• Experience handling international students from diverse backgrounds

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to apply via MyCareersFuture. Please submit a detailed resume outlining your qualifications, teaching experience, and any programme coordination experience or email to hr@aac.edu.sg

Role Overview

This appointment is conceived as a strategic academic leadership role with primary responsibility for the intellectual, pedagogical, and programmatic leadership of the BA (Hons) Biophilic Design programme. It is not intended as a conventional teaching-only appointment, but as a critical hire to shape, lead, and advance one of the Academy’s distinctive undergraduate programmes at the intersection of design, ecology, wellbeing, and more-than-human futures.

The Programme Lead is expected to operate as a thought leader, curriculum steward, and practice-led innovator, providing vision and direction for the programme while ensuring academic excellence, relevance, and impact. The role carries ahigh degree of ownership and agency, requiring proactive leadership in curriculum development, industry engagement, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The appointee will be instrumental in positioning BA Biophilic Design as a leading programme in the region, aligned with emerging socio-ecological challenges, contemporary design practice, and global discourses on sustainability, wellbeing, and environmental intelligence.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Programme Leadership& Academic Direction

·       Provide academic and strategic leadership for the BA (Hons) Biophilic Design programme, including stewardship of its vision, identity, and long-term development

·       Lead programme planning, review, and enhancement to ensure continued relevance to:

o  Biophilic and more-than-human design

o  Socio-ecological and environmental thinking

o  Wellbeing, health, and regenerative futures

·       Champion a distinctive programme direction that integrates critical theory, studio-based experimentation, and real-world interventions

·       Ensure coherence and progression across modules, learning outcomes, assessment frameworks, and graduate attributes

·       Represent the programme internally and externally, contributing to School-level and institutional initiatives and planning

2. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

·       Take responsibility for the design, delivery, and assessment of undergraduate modules within the BA programme, including studio, seminar, and research-based learning

·       Deliver approximately 20 contact hours per week, demonstrating strong pedagogical competence and leadership in studio teaching

·       Facilitate practice-led, project-based learning grounded in Context–Concept–Craft approaches

·       Guide students in design research, conceptual development, material experimentation, and spatial or systems-based design outcomes

·       Monitor and support students’ learning progress, performance, attendance, and academic development

·       Provide academic advising, career guidance, and pastoral care, with strong empathy for student wellbeing

3. Curriculum Development& Quality Assurance

·       Lead and contribute to curriculum development, validation, and review processes in alignment with institutional frameworks and external benchmarks

·       Develop and update teaching materials that reflect:

o  Emerging developments in biophilic design and environmental practice

o  Socio-ecological and interdisciplinary perspectives

o  Regional and Southeast Asian contexts

·       Contribute to programme documentation, quality assurance, and accreditation-related requirements

·       Maintain accurate academic records relating to student performance and progression

4. Research, Practice & Thought Leadership

·       Maintain an active profile as an interdisciplinary designer-academic with a track record of:

o  Practice-based research

o  Scholarly publications and/or creative outputs

o  Impactful professional practice

·       Advance research and practice in areas such as:

o  Biophilic design and environmental wellbeing

o  More-than-human and socio-ecological design

o  Spatial practices for health, community, and ecological resilience

·       Contribute to building a strong research culture within the programme, school and the Academy through mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange

·       Align research and practice activities with national, regional, and international priorities where appropriate

5. Industry, Partnerships& External Engagement

·       Establish and sustain strong industry, institutional, and community partnerships relevant to biophilic design and allied fields

·       Initiate and support:

o  Live projects and industry briefs

o  Collaborative research and applied design initiatives

o  Exhibitions, field studies, workshops, and public programmes

·       Organise and curate guest lectures, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and academic events that enhance programme visibility and learning outcomes

·       Build regional and international networks that strengthen the programme’s reputation and impact

6. Planning, Administration & Service

·       Provide effective academic administration and coordination for the programme, ensuring clear communication and operational efficiency

·       Contribute constructively to School, institutional and university committees, working groups, and academic initiatives

·       Support cross-programme and cross-School collaborations that advance interdisciplinary learning and research

·       Uphold institutional values, policies, and commitments to sustainability, wellbeing, equality, diversity, and inclusion

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

·       A PhD in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design, or a closely related field

·       A strong record of professional practice and/or research relevant to biophilic and socio-ecological design

·       At least 10 years of academic and/or industry experience, including university-level teaching

·       Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and to lead collaborative initiatives

·       A clear interest in, or portfolio engagement with, Southeast Asian and regional contexts

·       Proven commitment to innovative pedagogy, student-centred learning, and inclusive education

·       Excellent communication skills in English

·       A positive, inspiring, and collegial approach to leadership, teaching, and collaboration

Applicants should submit a full CV and a statement of teaching, leadership, and research/practice interests.

Description

This appointment is conceived as a strategic, institution-level role aimed at strengthening the School of Design &Media’s research capacity, intellectual leadership, and external standing. Itis not intended as a conventional teaching appointment, but as a critical hire to advance the School’s positioning within the evolving landscape of media, design, and emerging technologies.

We are seeking individual(s) who are able to operate as thought leaders and practice-led innovators; those who can define directions, not simply deliver within them. The ideal candidate will be versatile in illustration and media applications, with the ability to translate ideas across formats, platforms, and emerging technological contexts.

The appointee will be expected to lead and expand the School’s capabilities in areas such as immersive and extended-reality environments, data-informed creative practice, and future media ecosystems. This includes actively shaping the School’s research and innovation agenda through practice-based and interdisciplinary inquiry, while aligning with national and international priorities.

The role requires a high degree of ownership and agency. The appointee is expected to move beyond assigned responsibilities to proactively identify opportunities, mobilize resources, and deliver outcomes that contribute to the School’s growth and reputation.

A key expectation is the ability to produce and contribute to high-impact outputs—whether scholarly, creative, or industry-facing—and to play an active role in cultivating a strong research culture within the School. This includes contributing to staff capability development, mentoring where appropriate, and elevating the overall standard of practice and inquiry.

The appointee will also be expected to establish and sustain meaningful academic and industry partnerships, positioning the School within relevant networks and contributing to strategic initiatives, exhibitions, and platforms that enhance visibility and engagement at both regional and global levels.

Roles and Responsibilities 

1. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

- Teach and supervise modules across media and emerging technology domains, including but not limited to:

o  AI-Generated Content (text-to-image, video, generative storytelling)

o  New Media Practices (interactive media, web-based experiences, transmedia storytelling)

o  Immersive Media (AR/VR/XR, virtual production, spatial media)

o  Creative Technology (real-time engines, generative systems, computational media)

- Take full responsibility for the design, delivery, and assessment of assigned modules, ensuring alignment with industry and future-oriented practices

- Facilitate studio-based, project-driven learning, integrating Context–Concept–Craft approaches

- Guide students in concept development, prototyping, and production workflows, including hybrid AI-human creative pipelines

- Contribute to advancing SDM’s strengths in:

o  Immersive and extended-reality environments

o  Data-informed creative practices

o  Future media ecosystems

- Provide academic leadership and support in the management and delivery of assigned modules for the School of Design & Media, which include:

o  Designing, preparing, and developing module/teaching materials

o  Contributing towards the review of curriculum and academic activities

o  Maintaining records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

o  Supervising and assessing students’ assignments/works/projects

2. Academic Leadership & Programme Development

- Provide academic leadership in shaping curriculum aligned with:

o  AI and creative technologies

o  Interdisciplinary and cross-school collaborations

o  Industry-relevant skills and future job roles

- Undertake approximately 20 contact hours per week, including:

o  Lectures, tutorials, and studio facilitation

o  Mentoring collaborative and interdisciplinary projects

- Design and develop innovative teaching materials, incorporating:

o  AI tools and workflows

o  Emerging media platforms

o  Practice-led and research-informed approaches

- Contribute to curriculum review, validation, and enhancement, ensuring relevance to evolving media ecosystems

- Support the School’s research and innovation agenda through:

o  Thought leadership in emerging media and AI

o  Practice-based and interdisciplinary inquiry

o  Alignment with national and international priorities

3. Industry Engagement & Collaboration

- Establish and maintain strong industry and academic partnerships in media, technology, and creative sectors

- Initiate and support:
o  Live projects and industry briefs

o  Collaborative research and innovation initiatives

o  Exhibitions, screenings, showcases, and public engagements

- Contribute to building meaningful collaborations that enhance:
o  Knowledge exchange
o  Applied learning opportunities
o  Institutional visibility and impact
- Support the School in producing high-impact scholarly, creative, and funded outputs

4. Research, Practice & Innovation

- Engage in practice-based research and/or scholarly activities in areas such as:
o  AI in creative practice
o  Generative media and storytelling
o  Emotional design and interactive experiences
o  Digital culture and future media
- Contribute to the development of a robust research culture and staff capability within the School
- Advance interdisciplinary research and innovation initiatives that strengthen SDM’s positioning locally and internationally
- Stay current with developments in:
o  AI tools and platforms
o  Emerging media technologies
o  Pedagogical innovations in creative education

5. Key Attributes

- Strong practice or expertise in media, AI, or emerging technologies

- Ability to bridge creative thinking with technical execution

- Interest in future-facing education, research, and experimentation

- Collaborative mindset with industry and academic partners

6. Requirements

·       Minimum Master’s degree with relevant certification in relevant area

·       Proficient in applications, objectives, and platforms of relevant area

·       Minimum 8 years of extensive academic and/or industry experience

·       Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

·       Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

·       A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

·       Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field

·       Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

·       Provide a full CV and a statement of teaching and research interests