Teaching Assistant

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Engineering (14000)
Rank
Teaching Assistant
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537723
Start date
As soon as possible
Salary / grade
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline
31 Dec 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support undergraduate engineering teaching, hands-on and project-based learning activities, and student projects.
  • Prepare and deliver undergraduate engineering courses including workshops, practical sessions, and provide technical guidance to students.
  • Support day-to-day operation of teaching and prototyping facilities, including equipment maintenance, inspection, and safety guidance.
  • Maintain equipment records, inventory, and consumables while coordinating maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Assist in organizing student activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and seminars.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, STEM-related field, or related discipline.
  • Good command of written and spoken English with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Practical hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills with self-motivation and responsibility.
  • Experience in university-level teaching support, engineering workshops, laboratories, or technical facility management is advantageous.
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, programming, robotics, AI/ML, IoT, or laboratory management is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Key Dates

  • Posted date: 2026-11-05
  • Closing date: 2026-12-31
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