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    Term / Temp / Part-time (Daytime) Assistant Lecturer
    Business and Services Section
     
    Department / Section : Youth College (Kwai Fong)
    Ref. no : O/YC(KF)-BS/Term Temp PTD_AL(PCG)/08/26
     
    Specialism:
    Pet Care and Grooming
     
    Major Duties :
    (a) To perform teaching duties in the above specialism;
    (b) To supervise, plan and execute student projects outside practical activities;
    (c) To perform student development, academic and administrative related duties;
    (d)
     
    To provide support to students with special educational needs, including organising various activities and career counselling;
    (e) To assist in developing teaching and learning materials;
    (f) To procure, prepare and manage / maintain training materials, tools and equipment;
    (g)
     
    To assist in organising various activities including exhibitions, seminars, students’ outside practical work and student admission; and
    (h) To maintain close contact with industry, commerce, professional bodies and other education institutes.
     
    Requirements :
    (a)
     
    A recognised degree in relevant disciplines, preferably in Pet Care, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Biology, or equivalent;
    (b) A recognised professional certificate in Pet Care and Grooming is preferred;
    (c) A good team player and with the ability to work independently under pressure and readiness to embark on self-learning;
    (d) Good communication, facilitation and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;
    (e) Strong commitment to serve the youth and manage less academically-inclined students;
    (f)
     
    Good understanding of the development of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework and VTC’s Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes;
    (g)
     
    Preferably with experience in teaching sub-diploma programmes, curriculum design & development, and implementation of quality assurance policy; and
    (h) Good records of linkage with industry or professional bodies would be an advantage.
     
    Notes :
    (1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.
    (2)

     
    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.
    (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English and a trade test.
    (4)
     
    The appointees may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and at designated sites to suit the Council’s operational needs.
    (5)
     
    In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.


    Application Procedures:
    Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to yckf-hr@vtc.edu.hk.  Please specify in the subject of the email the reference of the post being applied for.
     
    Candidates should take note of the following:
    (1)
     
    Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
    (2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
    (3)
     
    For the email subject, please cite “Application for Term / Temp / Part-time (Daytime) Assistant Lecturer (Ref. No.: O/YC(KF)-BS/Term Temp PTD_AL(PCG)/08/26)”.
    (4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.
     
    Closing date for application: 8 September 2026
     
    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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