Programme Officer, Department of History

This position is posted by Lingnan University. Job Ref: req3095 地點：Hong Kong 發布日期：9/17/2026 Source: Lingnan University Careers (CSOD) Apply: https://lingnan.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3095?c=lingnan ---

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Programme Officer
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 26/240)

The appointee will provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the Master of Arts in Digital History in Global Asia Programme. Besides the day-to-day programme operations, the appointee will lead the promotional efforts of the programme to recruit high-quality applicants from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas.

Responsibilities
• Lead promotional efforts for the programme to prospective students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas, including outreach, marketing, and engagement activities
• Administer all aspects of the Taught Master of Arts Programme ‘Digital History in Global Asia’
• Provide logistical and administrative support for seminars, events, and programme activities
• Assist the Programme Director in compiling programme-level reports
• Offer administrative assistance to faculty members and students
• Manage daily operations of the Programme Office
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
• A recognized Bachelor’s degree (or above); a postgraduate degree is an advantage
• Relevant experience, especially in the tertiary education sector, is an advantage
• Relevant experience in academic programme marketing is an advantage
• Computer literacy, especially familiarity with social media platforms and website development
• A background in historical studies and/or digital humanities is an advantage
• High proficiency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua) is an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to carry out duties independently and efficiently with minimum supervision

Salary and Benefits
Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for up to 9 to 11 months.

Application Procedure (online applications only)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.