Principal Lecturer

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500)
Rank
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536171
Application deadline
31 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach mechanical engineering subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Supervise student projects and dissertations.
  • Contribute to course design, curriculum development, and academic programme review.
  • Implement interactive and experiential teaching methodologies.
  • Engage in knowledge exchange and industry connections.
  • Contribute to departmental administration and university services.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • At least 12 years of tertiary-level teaching experience or equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated accomplishments in high-quality teaching, pedagogy, and curriculum development.
  • Proven track record in administrative leadership, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement.
  • Extensive experience teaching Master's-level courses is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience with experiential and project-based learning approaches, particularly in robotics or aerospace engineering.

Appointment

  • Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
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