Course Developer (Freelance) (ECON 4007AED) (A&SS) (Ref: 25001XJ)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Course Developer (Freelance) (ECON 4007AED LAW AND ECONOMICS) (A&SS) (Ref: 25001XJ)

Applications are invited for the Course Developer post for the higher-level distance learning course ECON 4007AED LAW AND ECONOMICS.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Writing up the course guide, course materials, supplementary online and/or audio-visual learning materials;
• Writing up the activities and assessments to enhance students’ learning experience through the course guide;
• žContributing to the development of the blueprint of the course; and
• žPerforming any other duties related to the course development as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates are expected to possess the following:

• A recognized degree in Law and Economics, or related fields. (Higher degrees such as JD, masteral or doctoral degrees in Law and Economics is a plus);
• A sound knowledge in economics; as well as a strong knowledge of the principles of law in topics such as property rights, contracts, legal processes and tort are essential;
• Good writing, organization and communication skills are essential;
• žCourse development and/or teaching experience at post-secondary and/or tertiary level would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis.

To Apply

Please send your C.V. to the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (as@hkmu.edu.hk) (Please quote the reference number in your application).

Closing date of application: 26 September 2025

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