Research Assistant Professor in Psychology / Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy / Social Policy and Administration / Social Work Theory and Practice

Department of Applied Social Sciences

(Ref. 250610010)

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) has a wealth of expertise in multiple disciplines, including Social Work, Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and Sociology. Our research directions are related to migration and population mobility, family and life span development, applied psychology, social economy, social media and culture, disaster and risks reduction, and social work practice. Our academic and professional programmes strive to promote education and professional training to align with the emerging needs of our society and students diverse learning interests.

Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/ for more information about the Department.

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;

(b) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;

(c) contribute to departmental service; and

(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a PhD degree and a solid academic background in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to the following areas - Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy, Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship and Social Work, particularly with research and teaching expertise in the related areas;

(b) preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;

(c) have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field;

(d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and

(e) be highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

Consideration of applications will commence on 17 June 2025 until the positions are filled. 

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Information :

• Company : Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Position : Research Assistant Professor in Psychology / Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy / Social Policy and Administration / Social Work Theory and Practice
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK