Teaching Assistant for Business Analytics Courses (Postgraduate Level) – The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Teaching Assistant for Business Analytics Courses (Postgraduate Level) – The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

• Institution: The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

• Academic Unit: HKU Business School

• Job Reference Number: 537116

• Position Title: Teaching Assistant for Business Analytics Courses (Postgraduate Level)

• Location: Pokfulam, Hong Kong

• Target Programs: Postgraduate Taught Master's Programs (e.g., Master of Science in Business Analytics)

📋 Overview of Role

HKU Business School at The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for the position of Teaching Assistant for Business Analytics Courses at the Postgraduate Level.

The appointed Teaching Assistant will provide comprehensive instructional, technical, and logistical support for postgraduate business analytics modules, facilitating practical lab sessions, managing course platforms, and assisting faculty and students with data-driven coursework.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Scope

• Classroom & Lab Support: Assist instructors in conducting lecture sessions, tutorials, and practical computing/coding workshops for postgraduate business analytics students.

• Student Consultation & Mentorship: Hold regular office hours and consultation sessions to help students resolve technical problems, programming questions, and analytics case exercises.

• Grading & Assessment Management: Assist faculty in grading homework assignments, coding exercises, quizzes, and project deliverables with standard rubrics and prompt feedback.

• Course Logistics & Technology: Manage course content on Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle/Canvas), prepare dataset files, set up programming environments (such as Python, R, SQL, and business intelligence software), and support online/hybrid instructional tools.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and analytics tools commonly used in modern business analytics curricula (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel modeling).

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, along with strong communication abilities to effectively assist international postgraduate cohorts.

• Attributes: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for supporting academic learning.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary package commensurate with qualifications and relevant technical experience.

• Annual leave, medical, and dental care benefits under standard HKU employment terms.

📬 Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the HKU e-recruitment portal:

• 📄 Required Documents:

  1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Cover Letter

  3. Academic transcripts and certificates

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply via HKU Careers Portal (Job 537116)

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