Job Description - Course Developer (ENGL 4415EED) (Freelance) (E&L) (25000B4)

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Course Developer (ENGL 4415EED) (Freelance) (E&L) - (25000B4)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time Non-Academic

School/Unit

: School of Education and Languages

Closing Date

: 05/Mar/2025, 3:59:00 PM

The developer will be responsible for preparing teaching materials and assessment items for the following undergraduate course.

Course Code

Course Title

Mode of Delivery

Duration

ENGL 4415EED

Critical Approaches to Contemporary Children’s Literature

Distance learning

16 weeks

(14 hours of tutorial)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Appointee Will Be Responsible Mainly For The Following

• Developing a course guide based on set texts to aid distance learning students to complete self-study; and
• Developing additional teaching and learning materials, tutorial materials and assessment items.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Are Expected To Possess The Following

• A Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a higher degree, in English literature or a related discipline;
• Good command of written English; and
• Preference will be given to those who have experience in teaching and/or materials design at tertiary level.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis.

To Apply

Please send your C.V. with cover letter to the School of Education and Languages, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by e-mail [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]. (Please quote the reference number in your application) .

Closing date of application: 5 March 2025

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