OFFICE OF SERVICE-LEARNING

Senior Project Fellow (Ref. 17102702)

[Appointment period: twelve to eighteen months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the project - “Cross-institutional capacity building for service-learning in Hong Kong higher education institutions”.  He/She will be required to:
    
(a) provide expert advice on the development of e-Learning modules, including academic input on the content of the modules;

(b) oversee and monitor the planning, coordination and implementation of the project and the associated sub-projects;

(c) assist in data analysis and writing up the reports;

(d) supervise project staff; and  

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised doctoral degree in Education, Psychology, Statistics or other related disciplines with at least six years of relevant postdoctoral research experience;

(b) a deep understanding on the theory and practices of service-learning in higher education;

(c) an outstanding level of academic achievement as well as a substantial record and reputation as a researcher;

(d) the ability to supervise staff and conduct activities such as collaborative service-learning projects and multi-institutional collaboration; and

(e) excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with people at different levels in a university setting.

Preference will be given to those with service-learning experience in universities.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.]

Remuneration

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.
Application

Please refer to the above "Application Method". Consideration of applications will commence on 10 November 2017 until the position is filled.  Applications should be addressed directly to Dr Grace Ngai (please state Office of Service-Learning on the envelope).  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.