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    Term Instructor
    Hong Kong Design Institute
     
    Department / Section : Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design
    Ref. no : O/DI-AIP/Term_I/02/25
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To perform teaching duties including student assessment, operating and maintaining training facilities and equipment to support teaching and learning;
    (b) To conduct class and practical training in the areas of Product and Furniture Design Development / Electronic and Interactive Product Development and Production;
    (c) To provide support in programme operations and to prepare teaching and assessment materials;
    (d) To assist in the development of module syllabi, teaching and learning packages, new projects and services; and maintaining the standard and quality of the training programmes;
    (e) To perform duties in relation to student administration including student admission and records, job placement, training related records and other student activities;
    (f) To maintain and enhance networks with the industry and related associations;
    (g) To organise visit and activities for students;
    (h) To prepare estimates of equipment and consumable materials; and
    (i) To implement quality assurance policies.
     
    Requirements:
    (a) A recognised higher diploma in a related discipline, or equivalent;
    (b) At least 3 years’ work or teaching experience in the relevant industry;
    (c) Good knowledge in prototype Workshop operation and proficient in 3D software SolidWorks;
    (d) Preferably with sound technical knowledge / skills in other 3D software such as Rhino 3D, and Fusion 360 etc;
    (e) Candidates with track records of linkage with industry / professional bodies / skills in the following areas would be an advantage:
      (i) Product / Furniture Design and developments; and
      (ii) Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Production;
    (f) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese; and
    (g) The ability to pass a trade test.
     
    Notes:
    (1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the General Requirement (a) above but possessing 8 years’ work or teaching experience in the relevant industry may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification.
    (2) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.


    Application Procedures:
    A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Officer, Room C936, Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design, Hong Kong Design Institute, 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories.  Please specify on the envelope the reference and the specialism of the post being applied for.
     
    Closing date for application: 3 March 2025
     
    Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
     
    The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s). 
     
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.


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