Associate Professor - Department of Social Work
- Employer
- CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Hong Kong (HK)
- Closing date
- 7 Jun 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Other Health & Social Care
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Principal / Senior Lecturers / Associate Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Applications are invited for:-
Department of Social Work
Associate Professor(s)
(Ref. 200000IU)
As a world-leading centre of social work education and research, the Department is dedicated to developing and disseminating scientific, rigorous and socially impactful social work knowledge for human betterment and social development. The Department aspires, through its research and evaluation work, to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, deepen its understanding of social issues and promote evidence-based practice locally and globally. The Department is looking for candidates who embrace these goals and values.
Scholars specialized in any of the following areas are welcome to apply for the following posts :
- clinical social work
- children and family
- gerontology
- macro social work theories and practice
Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree; (ii) a strong publication track record; (iii) proven ability to obtain grants and conduct research to generate academic and social impact; (iv) demonstrated academic leadership; and (v) evidence of outstanding teaching performance. Being registered social workers and having professional expertise or substantial work experience in clinical or macro social work practice will be an advantage.
The appointee(s) will (a) undertake research; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (c) supervise research postgraduate students; and (d) take up key administrative roles in the Department.
Appointment(s) will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing January 2021, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.
Applications will be accepted until the post(s) is/are filled.
Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post(s) above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.
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