THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong.  It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees.  It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200.  The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion. 

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Assistant Professor in Leadership and Intrapersonal Development (two posts) (Ref. 20112022)

As one of the largest social sciences departments in the Asian Pacific region, the Department of Applied Social Sciences offers research degrees at MPhil and PhD levels as well as taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various disciplines. To further strengthen our academic team, we are recruiting faculty members at Assistant Professor level in the discipline of Leadership and Intrapersonal Development or related areas. 

The Department is home to many thriving research and practice units: Centre for Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship, Child Development Centre, China Research and Development Network, and Professional Practice and Assessment Centre.  It is also strongly connected with the Institute of Active Ageing of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and other health related disciplines. They provide platforms for collaborative research, practice projects, and policy discussions with government departments and NGOs.  Focused areas of research in the Department include but not limited to: (a) family, child, youth and ageing studies; (b) psychology, mental health, and health; (c) social work and human service management; (d) social policy, social welfare, and community development; and (e) social theory, and the Chinese mainland and global social development. 

Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/ for more information about the Department.  Applicants are invited to contact Professor Chan Ko Ling Edward, Interim Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences by email at koling.chan@polyu.edu.hk for further information about the posts.

Duties 

The appointees will be required to: 

(a)    teach subjects in the areas of Leadership, Service Leadership and Service-Learning;

(b)    contribute to the development and enhancement of teaching and learning;

(c)    conduct high impact research on leadership and youth development;

(d)    participate in the planning, management and curriculum development of different subjects/programmes;

(e)    develop e-learning modules and design of innovative pedagogy;

(f)    secure external competitive research grants, conduct academic research, publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals, and provide academic leadership in teaching, research and other scholarly activities;

(g)    carry out academic and administrative duties as required; and

(h)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his delegates.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a)    a PhD/doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related disciplines and a solid academic background in research methodology;

(b)    relevant postdoctoral research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs) and teaching experience;

(c)    demonstrated record for establishing significant externally funded research programmes;

(d)    substantial experience in academic programme planning, curriculum development and conducting evaluative research;

(e)    demonstrated academic management and leadership capabilities;

(f)    experience in using e-learning and blended learning strategies in teaching and scholarship; and

(g)    local and international connections in research and professional capacities.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointments will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application

Please send a completed application form by post with the names and addresses of three referees to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk. Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.