Assistant Professor in Social Work

Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF WELLNESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Assistant Professor in Social Work (25260300)

The Department of Social Work is dedicated to developing high-quality research that addresses social problems, and to engage in evidence-based research to inform macro and micro practice in social work and counselling. As a training institution, our department is committed to delivering high-quality education and training in social work, social policy and counselling and in related disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The prospective scholars are encouraged to participate and contribute by means of research, training and consultation to the professional community in Hong Kong.

The appointee is expected to conduct cutting-edge academic research, contribute to academic programme development and assume high-level service and administrative responsibilities. We are looking for outstanding candidates who can complement or add to our existing strengths in social gerontology, healthy aging, life course, mental health; application of innovative approaches in practice; smart society and wellbeing; and macro practice. Candidates who have expertise in one or more of the above areas are encouraged to apply to contribute to the advancement of the Department.

Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree, a proven track record of impactful research and tertiary teaching experience. They should also have substantial publication record in international refereed journals consistent with the candidate s academic rank, evidence of potential for securing research funding, and demonstrate strong abilities in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level and graduate research mentoring.

This is a tenure-track position with initial appointment on a fixed-term contract of two to three years commencing September 2026. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance. Tenured appointment is expected to be attained within six years.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure :

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably the best three out of their most recent publications / works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email : recruit@hkbu.edu.hk ). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, and scholarly / creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at  https : / / hro.hkbu.edu.hk / en / worklife-at-hkbu / employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy .

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.