The School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) is a self-financed arm of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). It offers top-up bachelor degree programmes to VTC’s Higher Diploma graduates and other sub-degree holders in collaboration with overseas universities. Applications are now invited for the posts of Part-time (Daytime) Lecturer / Project Supervisor for the full-time degree programme of BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events offered by SHAPE (Chai Wan) in the academic year 2026/27.
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Subject Areas of Lecturer: |
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Career Development and Research Informed Learning |
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International Hospitality Operations Management |
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Responsible Strategy |
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Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Hospitality and Events |
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Global Challenges and Tourism Futures |
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Subject Area of Project Supervisor: |
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Contemporary Business Enquiry |
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Major Duties of Lecturer: |
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To conduct lectures / seminars / tutorial / perform teaching duties at the bachelor’s degree level; |
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To mark and provide guidance / feedback on students’ assessments and projects; |
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To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials; |
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To carry out academic-related administration duties, including serving in academic and other related meetings, and any other relevant duties as assigned; |
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To participate in school projects and functions, where necessary; and |
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To attend professional training and/or seminars as invited by the School, where necessary. |
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Major Duties of Project Supervisor: |
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To conduct tutorials and consultation sessions at bachelor’s degree level; |
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To mark and provide guidance / feedback on students’ projects; |
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To provide guidance on student’s academic writing and supervise students’ research projects and/or dissertation; |
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To carry out academic-related administration duties, including serving in academic and other related meetings; and |
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To attend professional training and/or seminars as invited by the School, where necessary. |
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Requirements: |
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A recognised master’s degree in hospitality or tourism discipline. Candidate(s) have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, together with a good record of high-level professional practice, are highly preferable; |
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At least 4 years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level or relevant work experience in the subject area(s) concerned; |
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Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and |
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For the post of Part-time Project Supervisor, experience in research, dissertation / project supervision and in providing advice and coaching in academic writing are highly preferable. |
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Notes: |
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Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply. |
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The post of “Project Supervisor” is at the rank of Lecturer. |
