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Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Education, Social Science, Computer Science or other relevant fields with substantial years of experience in working with school/community-related projects. They should have good interpersonal and communication skills to be capable of communicating with schools and other stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of the project. A person who holds Hong Kong teacher qualification (e.g. a local Teacher's Certificate or Post-graduate Diploma/Certificate in Education) and has experience in learning design and curriculum development is a definite advantage. They should have proficiency in spoken Chinese (preferably in Cantonese) and English, and written English and Chinese, excellent communication skills, good IT skills, and experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research. Familiarity with the local education environment and curriculum design is highly desirable. Preference will be given to those who have familiarities with the local education system and experiences in the development of e-learning with computer mediated reality (e.g., augmented reality, and virtual reality), project coordination, and event organization such as seminars and conferences. Fluency in Cantonese would be a definite advantage.

The appointee will oversee the progress of participating schools and ensure teachers and students are effectively engaged in the project. As the primary point of contact for assigned schools, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing various aspects of the project, such as coordination among participating schools about the development of lesson plans, learning activities and tasks with computer mediated reality, implementation of project in various participating schools, progress reporting, and coordination with evaluations. Additionally, he/she may be assigned other tasks as needed.

To commence as soon as possible for 8 months with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a Doctoral or Master’s degree in Education, Social Science, Computer Science or a related discipline with at least 2 years’ research experience. Those with strong research interest in e-learning with computer mediated reality and/or youth psychosocial development are preferred. They should have experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research, proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese), and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with the local education environment and curriculum design is highly desirable. Preference will be given to those who have strong research skills (particularly quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews and coding) and experiences in e-learning with computer mediated reality, project coordination, and event organization such as seminars and conferences.

The appointee will assist the project team to conduct literature review, surveys, interviews, data management, paper-based and online data collection and analysis; organize project seminars; write up project reports and research papers, and handle day-to-day project administration, and perform other duties as assigned.

To commence as soon as possible for 6 months with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in Social Science, Education Measurement, Psychology, or a related discipline. They should have at least 1 year of relevant working experience, good communication skills, and an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (knowledge of spoken Cantonese would be an advantage). A strong background on quantitative research methods and statistical modeling as well as the design and validation of performance assessment and psychometric instruments is mandatory. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of analyzing quantitative research data using advanced statistical tools (e.g., MPlus, R). Applicants should have strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be self-motivated. Familiarity with the literature and/or experience related to digital competencies or educational technologies would be a strong advantage. The ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines is essential to succeed in this role. Appointees should have a strong sense of responsibility and able to work independently and in a team with different stakeholders. Applicants with a PhD degree may be considered for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow. Those with other higher degrees and substantial research experience in relevant areas may be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant.

The appointee will work on a research project that evaluates the effects of a programme designed to empower youth for their digital competencies and psychological wellbeing. He / She will work closely with the PI and the project team to:
1. Contribute to all aspects of research design, ethical approval application, consent form and information sheet preparation, instrument development and validation, scale development, data cleaning, analysis and report writing.
2. Support the PI in the coordination and monitoring of the instrument development and validation process, including seeking advice from the PI & co-Is to ensure the research design and implementation maintains a high quality.
3. Conduct pilot studies and testing.
4. Work closely with the project manager in the development of training materials for data collection and the drafting of the reports to disseminate evaluation findings. Provide training and guidance to part-time research staff members regarding tasks at different stages of the project development.

To commence asap until 31 August 2025, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information system, or closely related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Preference will be given to those who has experience of working with sandbox/makerspace/STEM learning labs in schools or community.

The appointee will work on the daily operation of a “Tech Sandbox” lab during the open hours, serve both the project participants and the university students/staff. He/she will be responsible in maintaining the lab operations, providing timely technical support in the setup/usage of the emerging technologies for learning, and managing the inventory and the maintenance of the learning tools in the lab. Before the usage for each teaching and learning activities, he/she will be responsible for checking and preparing the tools to ensure they are in good conditions and performance. He/she will also provide technical supports during the seminars and workshops held in the lab.

To commence asap on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Education, Social Science, Computer Science or other relevant fields with substantial years of experience in working with school/community-related projects. They should have good interpersonal and communication skills to be capable of communicating with schools and other stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of the project. A person who holds Hong Kong teacher qualification (e.g. a local Teacher's Certificate or Post-graduate Diploma/Certificate in Education) and has experience in learning design and curriculum development is a definite advantage. They should have proficiency in spoken Chinese (preferably in Cantonese) and English, and written English and Chinese, excellent communication skills, good IT skills, and experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research. Familiarity with the local education environment and curriculum design is highly desirable. Preference will be given to those who have familiarities with the local education system and experiences in Computer Science education (e.g. computational thinking, coding, programming, artificial intelligence (AI), and others), project coordination, and event organization such as seminars and conferences. Fluency in Cantonese would be a definite advantage.

The appointee holding the functional title of Project Manager (Administration) will oversee the progress of participating schools and ensure students are effectively engaged in the project. As the primary point of contact for assigned schools, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing various aspects of the project, such as school recruitment, pre-participation interviews, student admissions, module enrollment, learning log collection, progress reporting, and coordination with evaluations. Additionally, he/she may be assigned other tasks as needed.

The appointee holding the functional title of Learning Designer/Curriculum Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging and effective learning experiences that align with program goals and objectives in this project. He/she will work collaboratively with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to create high-quality learning content on various learning technologies (e.g. AI, programming, coding, robotics, digital literacy, cybersecurity, digital media, virtual reality & etc.) that meets the needs of our learners. He/she should have a sound knowledge in designing lesson plans and learning outcomes, and be able to demonstrate with good teaching skills. Experience in school teaching and course developments, especially ICT related subjects, is an advantage. Applicants with substantial experience in school curriculum development can be considered as Curriculum Developer.

To commence asap on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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The appointee should have a good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese and capabilities in office documentation and preliminary data entry and analysis with SPSS or Spreadsheet.

He/She will be invited to provide: 1) assistance to the project team at the office in Jordan every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and 2) in-class support to ICT teachers in a secondary school located at Sham Shui Po to implement coding curriculum from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday. He/she will also receive training and guidance in the coding curriculum and the coding learning platform. Having experience in K-12 coding education is an advantage but not required.

Salary will be hourly rated, and the appointee is expected to work 5 hours per week unless special circumstances arise (e.g., duties need to be performed at different schools).

The appointee will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis for 4 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 C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in Social Science, Education Measurement, Psychology, or a related discipline. They should have at least 1 year of relevant working experience, good communication skills, and an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (knowledge of spoken Cantonese would be an advantage). A strong background on quantitative research methods and statistical modeling as well as the design and validation of performance assessment and psychometric instruments is mandatory. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of analyzing quantitative research data using advanced statistical tools (e.g., MPlus, R). Applicants should have strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be self-motivated. Familiarity with the literature and/or experience related to digital divide, learning and assessment of digital competence/AI literacy in diverse contexts beyond formal school settings would be a strong advantage. The ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines is essential to succeed in this role. Appointees should have a strong sense of responsibility and able to work independently and in a team with different stakeholders. Applicants with a PhD degree may be considered for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow. Those with other higher degrees and substantial research experience in relevant areas may be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant.

The appointee will work on a research project that evaluates the design and implementation efficacy and achievements of a set of Smart Teens projects designed to empower youth to address digital inequality. He / She will work closely with the PI and the project team to:

1. Contribute to all aspects of research design, instrument development and validation, scale development, data cleaning, analysis and report writing.
2. Support the PI in the coordination and monitoring of the instrument development and validation process, including seeking advice from the PI & co-Is to ensure the research design and implementation maintains a high quality.
3. Conduct pilot studies and testing.
4. Work closely with the project manager in the development of training materials for data collection and the drafting of the reports to disseminate evaluation findings to the participants in the Smart Teens projects. Provide training and guidance to part-time research staff members regarding tasks at different stages of the project development.

To commence as soon as possible until 31 December 2025, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

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

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 15, 2024, or until the posts is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education, Psychology or a related discipline. They should have at least 3 years of relevant working experience, good communication skills, and an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese). Those with a Master’s degree or above in education are preferred. Applicants should have strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be self-motivated. Basic competence in website management and maintenance is required, preferably familiarity with social media. Prior experience in conducting large-scale data collection and survey studies is highly desirable. Preference will be given to those who are familiar with the local education system and who have experience working with schools and managing educational research projects. The ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines is essential to succeed in this role. They should also be responsible and able to work independently and in a team with different stakeholders (e.g., NGOs, schools, teachers, and parents).

The appointee will work on a research project that evaluates the design and implementation efficacy and achievements of a set of Smart Teens projects designed to empower youth to address digital inequality. He/She will take key administrative and coordination responsibilities, conduct research in a collaborative manner as outlined below:

1. Coordinate the project and liaise with different stakeholders;
2. Contact the Smart Teens project leaders and make necessary organizational and administrative arrangements for data collection in the appropriate project settings;
3. Manage and support the organization of dissemination events;
4. Coordinate and support training for data collection, cleaning, preparation, analysis and evaluation report writing;
5. Carry out other assigned tasks (as appropriate).

This position is beneficial to those with an interest in pursuing further studies in the related areas.

To commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a doctoral or master’s degree in Education, the Learning Sciences or a related discipline, with a strong background in technology-enhanced learning, learning design and/or learning analytics for teacher learning and pedagogical innovation. Deep knowledge of theories, practices and technological tools related to learning design and learning analytics is crucial. Familiarity with curriculum/pedagogical innovation, leadership for technology-enhanced learning, and/or digital literacy would be a clear advantage. Preference will be given to those with expertise in advanced statistical methods, such as multiple linear regression, mediation analysis, multilevel modeling, and/or latent variable models. Or those with experience in managing and analyzing large datasets, and the use of generative AI tools for research purposes. The appointee should also have a high level of writing proficiency for academic purposes and for a general audience in both English and Chinese. Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently and interdependently within a team on a tight schedule are essential to succeed in this role. Applicants with a PhD degree may be considered for appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow. Those with other higher degrees and substantial research experience in relevant areas may be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Assistant.

The appointee will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the project team, to conduct research in a project on “Establishing an operationalizable teacher-facing model of Design Aware Learning Analytics”. He/She will take a key role in all stages of the research, including but not limited to (a) research and instrument design; (b) data collection, management, analysis and interpretation; (c) preparation for publications in peer reviewed journals and books; (d) working collaboratively with other project team to liaise with schools, professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders; and (e) providing assistance in administrative and dissemination work.

To commence as soon as possible to 31 August 2025.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 15, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in English, Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Engineering, Education or a related discipline, and a recognized teaching qualification. They should have at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience, good communication skills, and an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese).

The appointee will work on a project on development of a learning design platform. They are expected to provide school-based professional support to teachers of local schools, and work closely with the project team to manage and coordinate different aspects of the project as outlined below:-

1. to coordinate and liaise with different parties on the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of various project activities;
2. to work collaboratively with project team members to support participating teachers of the project to design, implement and evaluate school-based curriculum using the self-directed learning (SDL) approach at the upper primary and lower secondary levels;
3. to work collaboratively with participating teachers in designing school-based curriculum using self-directed learning (SDL) strategies;
4. to organize project activities that foster the development of schools’ multi-level leadership capacity;
5. to draft project reports, develop project deliverables, design related qualitative and quantitative research, conduct data collection and analysis; and
6. to perform other duties as assigned.

To commence as soon as possible until August 31, 2025, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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