Lecturer in Community Medicine and Public Health Practice
Join The University of Hong Kong as a Lecturer in Public Health to teach and mentor across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a PhD, EdD, or MBBS in public health or related fields, seeking to advance teaching and mentorship in an interdisciplinary academic setting.
Overview
This two-year fixed-term Lecturer position at The University of Hong Kong’s School of Public Health focuses on teaching and mentoring in public health, global health, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will deliver courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, and business skills. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and community engagement initiatives. Applicants must demonstrate teaching excellence, proficiency in English, and a commitment to fostering a multicultural learning environment. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and potential renewal based on performance and funding.
What you'll do
- Teach courses in nursing leadership, public health, global health, and evidence-based practice at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Develop and deliver curriculum materials, including case-based and problem-based teaching methodologies.
- Supervise student teaching practice and provide mentorship for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Contribute to knowledge exchange and community engagement initiatives within the School of Public Health.
- Participate in programme administration, quality assurance, and student supervision activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the School or University.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD, EdD, or Master’s degree in public/global health, exercise science, or equivalent (e.g., MBBS with a specialist qualification in Public Health Medicine).
Language: English; high proficiency (no specific test mentioned but implied).
Instruction: English
- At least 5 years of teaching experience in higher education.
- Proficiency in case-based and problem-based teaching pedagogy.
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural academic environments.
- High proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Strong commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps beyond the 5-year teaching requirement.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28 · open until filled
Applicants must submit an online application through the University’s portal. Upload a current CV and a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages). Applications will be reviewed immediately and continuously until the position is filled.
- CV
- Teaching statement (max 2 pages)
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