SCHOOL OF NURSING

Assistant Professor in Nursing / Mental Health (several posts) (Ref. 220627008)

Established in 1977, the School of Nursing supports the mission of the University by nurturing graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders. The education, research, consultancy and integrative health services are driven by a commitment to improve health of the community.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the School as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services since December 2007. The School is offering a full range of nursing programmes including Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degree levels, with a total student population of about 2,500. Currently, it has a total of around 80 full-time faculty members. It is renowned for its research in Gerontological Nursing, Family and Community Health, Mental Health, Transitional Care and Integrative Digital Health. Due to continuous success and increase in the number of students in postgraduate programmes and research centres of the School, there are several openings for qualified health professionals to join this dynamic and leading School of Nursing in Asia. For more information about the University and the School of Nursing, please visit the websites https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/ and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sn/.

General Nursing in the School includes the following specialties:-

• Community Care                                               
• Disaster Nursing Management
• Emergency / Critical Care Nursing                   
• Gerontological Nursing
• Health Innovation and Technology
• Infection Control
• Supportive and Palliative Care
• Surgical Nursing

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise student projects and theses;

(b) conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals and award of research grants;  

(c) engage in applied research, creative development and consultancy projects in relation to health care related activities;  

(d) contribute to the development of the School’s relevant research theme and participate in its activities;  

(e) contribute to departmental activities and management;  

(f) render professional service to the community and support activities that promote or foster links with the profession in the industry and/or in the community; and  

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

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree in Nursing or Statistics or a relevant discipline with substantial years of relevant experience;  

(b) professional qualifications registrable with The Nursing Council of Hong Kong;  

(c) a substantial record and reputation as an accomplished teacher with significant contribution to curriculum development/review or teaching and learning processes;  

(d) an established track record in research and scholarship, including refereed publications, external grants and postgraduate supervision; and  

(e) demonstrated academic management and leadership capabilities.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Alex Molasiotis, Head of School of Nursing, by email alex.molasiotis@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. 

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 11 July 2022 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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.