The Centre for Applied English Studies’ Communication Support Services (CSS) supports the communication skills development of all UGC-funded students through 1:1 consultations, workshops, and in-course support delivered by trained consultants through its Writing Centre, Speaking Studio, and Visual and Digital Resources (VaDR) programs. We are now recruiting high-calibre postgraduate and Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 undergraduate peer consultants to work for the Writing Centre and VaDR teams for semester 1 of the 2026-27 academic year. Students from all disciplines are welcome. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills relevant to work in the Writing Centre or Visual and Digital Resources program, and they will be enthusiastic about helping others communicate effectively in English. Those hired will receive training in tutoring and communication skills, and be supported by professional language instructors in their work.  

 

How much is the pay?  

Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications will be offered.  

  

When is the training?  

Training will be held in late August 2026; training time is counted as part of consultants’ contracted working hours.  

  

When would I begin working, and what are the working hours?  

New consultants will start giving consultations (Writing Centre) and in-course support (VaDR) in September 2026. Consultants will work about 8 hours a week. A typical weekly work schedule includes four to six pre-booked 30-minute consultations for writing consultants, or about two hours of workshops per week for VaDR consultants. Consultants will also spend time on preparation for consultations and workshops, short administrative tasks, consultant development activities, and promotion work each week. Applicants should be able to commit to serve for at least one semester. 

 

Are the working hours flexible?  

CSS arranges consultation time slots and workshops to fit consultants’ schedules. Pre-consultation/workshop preparation work, consultant-development activities, and promotion work are scheduled flexibly.  

  

How do I apply?  

All applicants must submit the following items by 23:59 on 31 May 2026 to the email address of the unit to which you are applying:  

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1. A completed application form (downloadable here)  

2. A curriculum vitae  

3. Evidence of your academic results at HKU. This could be an official HKU transcript, or the Unofficial Transcript of Academic Record viewable in the HKU portal, saved as a PDF. Postgrad students should submit evidence from previous degrees taken at HKU or other universities.  

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Those applying to work in the Writing Centre should also submit:  

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An academic writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills (maximum 20 pages).  

  

Writing Centre applicants should submit their application form, CV, evidence of academic results, and academic writing sample to writingcentre@hku.hk.   

  

After we receive your application documents, we will give you a link to complete an online written test. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in-person or over Zoom in June 2026.  ​​​