Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience. The School of Graduate Studies also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines and provides professional education for the wider society.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Associate Professor / Research Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Work and Organisational Psychology Programme, Department of Applied Psychology

(Post Ref.: 21/315)

The University is seeking to hire a full-time faculty position in psychology at the rank of Research Associate Professor/Research Assistant Professor, beginning Jan 1, 2022. Candidates should have an international reputation of interdisciplinary scholarship in one or more of the following areas: (1) Research Methods; (2) School Psychology; (3) Developmental Psychology, (4) Psychopathology; and (5) Psychological Assessment, and (6) Counseling Psychology. A strong interest in any of the following will be an advantage: (1) school/child/clinical assessment and counselling; (2) mental wellbeing in youths; (3) special education; and (4) developmental disabilities.

The appointee will join the Faculty of Social Science (https://www.ln.edu.hk/socsc/) and will be expected to assist development of the Master of Science in Work and Organisational Psychology Programme (MWOP) and the Master of Applied Psychology Programme (MAP), develop and teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, publish high-quality research, apply for competitive external funding, engage in administrative duties, provide leadership and mentorship roles, as well as participate in academic and professional activities.

General Requirements

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline from an accredited university, a distinguished record of publications in leading journals and scholarly achievements, and a demonstrated ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate level courses, a record of educational/school/clinical experience, evidence to be a strong mentor and advisor to students, and experience in academic administration.

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of international standing and leadership role in the field in areas of impactful research, publications and/or external grants. Previous experience in academic programme administration and management is essential, demonstrate an ability to work with students, faculty and staff in a collegial environment, and the qualification to practice as educational/school/clinical psychologist are preferred. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.