Research Assistant(s) (carrying the job title of ‘AI Education Specialist’)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong- Posted 11 hours ago
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Job Description
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with MIT-RAISE, co-created the Al Education for Students Project. With funding support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Project aims to cultivate AI literacy and competencies in students, empowering them to learn more effectively, use technology more discerningly, innovate more creatively, and be better prepared for the future workplace and society.
The appointee(s) will collaborate with leading professors from CUHK, gaining hands-on access to state-of-the-art technology and leading AI pedagogy. The appointee(s) will have the unique opportunity to craft best-in-class teaching and learning materials across multiple subjects, empowering educators to inspire and equipping students to thrive in an evolving learning environment.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Engineering or Education (ii) a strong understanding of emerging technologies in STEAM education, with familiarity in AI concepts and their application in educational contexts (iii) excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively engage with teachers and students (iv) great enthusiasm for a successful career in AI Education and a commitment to fostering 21st-century skills in young learners (v) a collaborative work attitude, self-motivation, and a strong sense of commitment and (vi) proficiency in Cantonese, with fluency in English and Putonghua. The following attributes/qualifications are desirable: (1) prior experience in teaching, preferably with additional qualifications, such as a PGDE (2) a strong grasp of artificial intelligence knowledge (e.g. deep learning, transformer) (3) proficiency in programming (e.g. Python, C/C++, Java) and (4) experience in developing/ training/ applying AI models.
The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) collaborating with professors and teachers to design, edit, and publish high-quality training materials and teaching and learning (T&L) resources on AI and AI+Subjects for both teachers and students (b) designing and delivering engaging, interactive workshops and training sessions on AI-related topics for students and teachers (c) conducting presentations and training in a professional manner with content adapted to suit the needs of diverse audiences (d) analysing the specific needs of individual schools to identify challenges and opportunities in implementing AI education and (e) undertaking any additional projects or ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance, funding availability and mutual agreement.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .
