Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Data Science

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at .

Applications are now invited for the following post :

Assistant Professor of Teaching

School of Data Science

Post Ref. : 25 / 64)

The School is looking for experienced Assistant Professors of Teaching who will (1) teach multiple subjects in both undergraduate-level and postgraduate-level programmes in the business and data science areas focusing on information systems, business analytics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, etc., (2) work on the promotions and admissions as well as the operations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and (3) contribute to other administrative duties as required by the supervisors.

General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a doctoral degree in a relevant data science, computer science, business, information systems, artificial intelligence, or other relevant areas; (ii) at least 3 years’ experience in teaching relevant courses and relevant programme administrative experience are required; and less teaching experience is also considered when the candidate has strong academic background, and (iii) good command of English and Chinese (including Mandarin).

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.