Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Materials and Energy Engineering
Join a dynamic interdisciplinary department focused on energy materials and engineering at The University of Hong Kong.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a PhD in Materials, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields, seeking a teaching-focused role with interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Overview
This position offers a two-year fixed-term appointment as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the newly established Department of Materials and Energy at The University of Hong Kong. The role involves teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising student projects, and contributing to curriculum development and knowledge exchange. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and energy engineering, with a focus on areas such as energy materials, computational materials, and AI-driven research. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence, pedagogical leadership, and a strong research background in relevant engineering disciplines.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the design of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in materials and energy engineering.
- Supervise student capstone projects and other project-based learning activities.
- Provide academic advising and pastoral support to students.
- Lead and support curriculum development initiatives and engage in knowledge exchange activities.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, and outreach events, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve on departmental committees and perform other administrative duties as required.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Materials, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, along with relevant tertiary-level teaching experience.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and academic communication.
Instruction: English
- Proven tertiary-level teaching experience in materials or energy engineering.
- Demonstrated track record in knowledge exchange, curriculum development, and academic administration.
- Strong pedagogical excellence and leadership in curriculum design.
- Experience in supervising student projects and providing academic advising.
- Open to all nationalities.
- More than five years of outstanding tertiary-level teaching experience (or equivalent professional experience) for Senior Lecturer consideration.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-31 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application online through the university’s designated portal. An up-to-date CV must be uploaded. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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