Content Editor (Freelance) [Project No.: R6756] (A&SS) (Ref: 24002HG)

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:

Content Editor (Freelance) [Project No.: R6756] (A&SS) (Ref: 24002HG)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will assist in a research project related to content editing. (Project code: R6756). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Providing general assistance in the research writing;
• Editing writing content;
• Gathering and checking reference materials;
• Providing referencing support and indexes;
• Checking notes format and editing check;
• Creating PPT for output dissemination;
• Performing project coordination; and
• Performing other duties as assigned by the principal investigator.

Candidates

Candidates are expected to possess the following:

• A Master’s degree in Humanities disciplines;
• Experienced in research methods;
• Familiar with library research tools;
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English;
• Good design taste in visual presentation; and
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24002HG

Closing date of application: 2 December 2024

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