Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

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The HKUST(GZ) Society Hub(SOCH) aims to become a leading force in the knowledge economy of a digital society. We are committed to nurture socially-conscious talents with cutting-edge analytical skills and an open and growing mindset, ready to resolve socio-economic issues and contribute to the knowledge economy in a networked society and rapidly changing world. The Hub primarily comprises four Thrusts: Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change(CNCC), Financial Technology(FTEC), Innovation, Policy, and Entrepreneurship(IPE), and Urban Governance and Design(UGOD).

SOCH 5000 course

This course discusses both opportunities and risks that technological breakthrough has brought to the human society. What would be the policy responses required to maximize its positive benefit and minimize its social costs? In particular, how could we utilize the technological advancement, entrepreneurial thinking to address the challenges our societies are facing, such as job loss/unemployment, income inequality and societal polarization, environmental degradation, health disparity, population aging, and among others.

We welcome exceptional candidates who are enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary education and innovative teaching methods, and have demonstrable expertise and teaching experiences in one of the following areas, including but not limited to:

• Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change
• Financial Technology
• Innovation, Policy, and Entrepreneurship
• Urban Governance and Design
• Technological innovations
• Social entrepreneurship

Major responsibilities:

• Plan, design and deliver SOCH 5000 for research postgraduate students;
• Mentor group projects proposed by students;
• Conduct research on teaching innovation, educational technology, etc. to continuously improve the course delivery;
• Promote SOCH 5000 across Hubs/Thrusts and establish it as a widely recognized course within and beyond the university;
• Mentor junior faculty members of SOCH to improve their teaching;
• Participate other community services assigned by the Dean;

Qualification:

• A PhD degree in the fields mentioned above or any other related fields;
• At least 6 years proven teaching commitment and performance in higher education sector (experiences in interdisciplinary teaching are preferable);
• A deep understanding about technical innovation and social entrepreneurship;
• Have published on top-ranking journals nationally and/or internationally;
• Veteran in innovative pedagogies and teaching methods such as flipped classroom, blended learning, experiential learning;
• Able to inspire and cultivate the interdisciplinary mindset, critical thinking and innovation ability of students by providing them with diversified learning experiences;
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Be passionate in teaching and learning with outstanding communication skills and teamwork spirit.