1. Type of contract
Individual Employment Contract under Private Law （私法勞動合同）
2. Remuneration
Annual taxable remuneration:
(Effective from 1 January 2024, according to Law No. 22/2023)
| Chair Professor |
MOP$1,447,600 |
to
|
MOP$1,579,200
|
| Full Professor |
MOP$1,013,320 |
to |
MOP$1,355,480 |
| Associate Professor |
MOP$868,560 |
to
|
MOP$1,000,160
|
| Assistant Professor |
MOP$710,640 |
to |
MOP$829,080 |
| Lecturer |
MOP$565,880 |
to |
MOP$710,640 |
| Instructor |
MOP$421,120 |
to |
MOP$671,160 |
Monthly taxable remuneration:
(Effective from 1 January 2024, according to Law No. 22/2023)
| Group of staff |
Categories |
Monthly Taxable Remuneration (MOP$)
(Effective from 1 January 2024, according to Law No. 22/2023) |
| 1.° |
2.° |
3.° |
4.° |
5.° |
6.° |
7.° |
8.° |
9.° |
10.° |
| Faculty member |
Chair Professor |
103,400 |
112,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Full Professor |
72,380 |
76,140 |
79,900 |
83,660 |
87,420 |
92,120 |
96,820 |
|
|
|
| Associate Professor |
62,040 |
64,860 |
66,740
|
71,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Assistant Professor |
50,760 |
53,580 |
56,400 |
59,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Lecturer |
40,420 |
42,770 |
45,120 |
47,940 |
50,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Instructor |
30,080 |
31,020 |
32,900 |
35,250 |
37,600 |
39,480 |
41,360 |
43,240 |
45,590 |
47,940 |
*The current local income tax rate ranges from 7% to 12%. Exchange rate: USD1 ≈ MOP8
3. Main Allowances
3.1 Annual Leave Bonus – is payable in June upon completion of 1 year of service and is equal to one month's remuneration.
3.2 Christmas Bonus – is payable in November on a pro-rata basis based upon the time of service provided within a calendar year.
3.3 Provident Fund Scheme – we have Provident Fund Scheme for our staff.
3.4 Fringe Benefits
Benefits include Housing Allowance, Family Allowance, Wedding Subsidy and Birth Subsidy. All benefits are subjected to the fulfillment of application requirements
4. Leave
4.1 Annual Leave
The staff member who has provided continuous service at the University for more than one year, shall be entitled to an annual leave of 22 working days in each calendar year, without prejudice to any deductions required by law.
4.2 Marriage Leave
An unmarried employee shall be entitled for a period of 10 consecutive working days of marriage leave upon his/her marriage.
4.3 Maternity Leave
A female employee shall be entitled for a period of 90 consecutive days of maternity leave upon giving birth.
4.4 Paternity Leave
A male employee shall be entitled for a period of 5 working days of paternity leave upon the birth of his child.
5. Medical Assistance
Employee is entitled to medical assistance and medication, as per protocol signed between UTM and the Health Bureau of Macao SAR, and by deduction of 0.5% to the monthly remuneration.
6. Maximum Age Limit of Appointment
According to our Personnel Ordinance, the maximum age limit of appointment is 65 years old.
7. Termination of Service Contract
Either of the parties may rescind the contract but a prior notice period stipulated in the contract shall be provided by the party who rescinds the contract. Failure to comply with the required notice by the party who rescinds the contract, shall entitle the other party to receive compensation corresponding to the Contractee’s basic remuneration in respect of the number of days missing from the prior notice period.
8. Confidentially
Employee may not disclose any of the affairs of the Macao University of Tourism and students during or after his/her employment with the Macao University of Tourism.
9. Other Conditions
Conditions not specified above are governed by the "Personnel Ordinance of Macao University of Tourism" (The Chief Executive's Dispatch No. 207/2026), “Juridical Regime of Macao University of Tourism” (Law No. 4/2024) as well as “Charter of Macao University of Tourism” (Administrative Regulation No. 11/2024), and, additionally, the policy of the Macao Special Administrative Region concerning work relations, Labour Relations Law, No.7/2008. For non-resident workers, "Law for the Employment of Non-resident Workers" (Law No. 21/2009) is also referred.
Remarks: The above terms and conditions are subjected to change according to the laws of Macao SAR and the University’s internal policies.
FAQs on Terms of Appointment
Teaching appointments are contract basis according to the "Personnel Ordinance of Macao University of Tourism" approved by Chief Executive’s Dispatch No. 207/2026.
As a public institution, the official contract will be signed in either Chinese or Portuguese, so we are going to send you a translated version of the contract.
The academic staff is entitled to take 22 days leave, to be enjoyed during school recess. The scheduling of leave requires notification to and authorization from the superiors.
No, we only offer Family Allowance for dependent children. Full-time staff of UTM can get the allowance per month for each dependent child under 18 (if above 18, must provide testimony that the child is still pursuing education). The accompanying spouse can also apply for the allowance per month and it is subjected to the terms and conditions as stated in the employment contract according to the "Personnel Ordinance of Macao University of Tourism" approved by Chief Executive’s Dispatch No. 207/2026.
You can visit this website http://www.dsej.gov.mo for information about education. There are a few international schools in Macao whose medium of instruction is English.
Yes, provided the dependent children and spouse are beneficiaries of our family subsidy (refer to question 4). If the spouse does not benefit from our family subsidy, the medical coverage will only be extended to him/her when his/her local employer provides a declaration that medical benefits are not provided to him/her. The above is subjected to the terms and conditions as stated in the employment contract according to the "Personnel Ordinance of Macao University of Tourism" approved by Chief Executive’s Dispatch No. 207/2026.
UTM only pays return passenger air ticket (one-way ticket) to foreign full-time staff (work permit holder only) when s/he repatriates (return to homeland).
Yes, we have Provident Fund Scheme for our staff.
We have not yet a system for sabbatical. However, teaching staff with the rank of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor may apply for academic leave of up to six months for the purpose of conducting academic research with the conditions referring to Personnel Ordinance of UTM. The academic leave scheme shall be governed by the internal regulations of UTM.
We encourage our academic staff to engage in academic research and the application for research grants is subject to the conditions prescribed in the internal regulations of UTM.
Yes, but limited to the academic conditions prescribed by the Personnel Ordinance of UTM and prior approval has been obtained from the competent authority.
Engaged in teaching activities, provided that the total teaching workload in each six-month period does not exceed the minimum contact teaching hours equivalent to three credits of a full-time programme (i.e., 45 contact teaching hours).
No, full-time academic staff cannot conduct personal business.
Remarks: The above terms and conditions are subjected to change according to the laws of Macao SAR and the University’s internal policies.
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