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The appointee will work on an assessment project aligned with one domain of the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) framework. He/She will complete training on assessment task design delivered by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and be responsible for developing age-appropriate digital assessment tasks and scoring rubrics for P4-S3 students, including but not limited to drafting interactive assessment items, formulating detailed scoring rules, collaborating with the project team on iterative refinement of assessment materials, and ensuring all work aligns with OECD and PISA standards.

Essential Requirements
• a Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Science, Computer Science, or a related field, with extensive hands-on teaching experience in science or computing-related subjects for students in upper primary or junior secondary levels;
• at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience;
• a strong conceptual understanding of computational or scientific inquiry practices and, ideally, self-regulated learning;
• strong communication skills in English;
• the ability to write assessment items in English or Chinese;
• digital proficiency and a willingness to learn digital authoring environment;
• the ability to work independently in accordance with project guidelines and timelines, and as part of a collaborative team.
candidates with less experience may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant I/II.

Desirable Attributes
• experience in developing assessment items that map to a curriculum or assessment framework;
• familiarity with evidence-centred design principles;
• experience using digital assessment platforms;
• experience developing interactive, open-ended items using, such as block-based coding, executable concept maps, spreadsheets and graphs for data exploration.

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis for up to three months. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV (indicating your subject and grade level teaching experience). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

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The appointee will work as a front-end developer to perform complex technical procedures requiring in-depth web development techniques, and undertake the following key responsibilities under general supervision:

• Implement HKU’s assessment task designs per OECD-provided customizers for different assessment task types;
• Build modular, reusable front-end components for web-based assessment applications;
• Handle data configuration/ exchange via JSON and XML for assessment task development;
• Develop, package and render QTI-aligned Portable Custom Interactions (PCIs), ensuring assessment platform compatibility;
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design for multi-device use;
• Embed PCI-wrapped items into the assessment platform in line with relevant agreements and technical specifications;
• Ensure complete, accurate data capture in the correct format to support assessment project;
• Refine front-end code for optimal performance and user experience (UX);
• Manage and control own work deliverables without close supervision, and adhere to established project timelines and quality standards;
• Collaborate with HKU’s cross-functional project team to drive project progress and meet key milestones;
• Assist in the team’s management and supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, IT, Web Development or a related discipline;
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3;
• At least 2 years’ proven relevant experience in building modular, reusable web application front-end components;
• Expertise in JSON/XML for web project data handling and configuration;
• Solid knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Advanced proficiency in PC and relevant software applications for front-end development, data processing and project delivery;
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to meet project timelines;
• Hands-on experience with QTI standards and PCI development, packaging and rendering would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

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