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 and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, and the broad curriculum covers an array of general education, interdisciplinary and science courses. The School of Graduate Studies offers research and taught postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines, and provides professional education for the wider society. 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.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies

(Post Ref.: 22/202)

Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) of Lingnan University is inviting applications for a position of Senior Lecturer / Lecturer to teach health and social services courses and manage research and community projects.

General Requirements

Applicants should (i) have a master/doctoral degree, preferably in Social Work, Social Policies, Health Studies, Nursing, Public Administration and Psychology; (ii) have teaching experiences in higher education; (iii) have experiences in designing teaching programs and courses, (iv) have experiences in writing community grant proposals; (v) be able to deliver courses such as social and community services, social care ethics, welfare management, social services for special groups, program evaluation or social enterprises and (vi) have good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and 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 eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should 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.