Advertisement will appear in Mingpao, SCMP and HKU’s website THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Applications are invited for the following post: Teaching Assistant in the Department of Geography (Ref.: 201401211) (to commence on January 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, for an initial appointment of up to August 31, 2015, with the possibility of renewal for one year) Applicants should possess a good Bachelor's degree in Geography, a Master’s degree in Geography or other related disciplines, and a good command of written and spoken English as well as communication skills. Those with experience in conducting tutorials are preferred. The appointee will essentially support the Common Core curriculum. He/She will assist individual course teachers and the Head of Department in conducting tutorials; compiling reading lists and documentary sources; searching and developing new teaching materials; evaluating coursework assignments; coordinating field visits and class activities; managing class lists and course schedules/timetables; providing tutorial and academic support to students outside class; uploading and managing the web-based elements of courses for the Department's Common Core and undergraduate courses; and performing any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to geogjobs@hku.hk. Application forms (345/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/jr-form.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes November 15, 2014. There is no need to re-apply if an application has been made in response to the last advertisement (Ref.: 201400871). The University places great emphasis on developing staff potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities and assistance for staff at different stages of their career. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result. The University is an equal opportunities employer