University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 537672 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Professional & Management Applications are invited for appointment as a Clinical Psychologist (at the rank of Counsellor) in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.:537672), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The Department is currently undertaking a Capacity Building Project focused on post-critical incident intervention in Hong Kong. The project aims to develop and deliver a sustainable training programme that equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing psychological distress and recovery needs following critical incidents. Applications are welcomed from qualified clinical psychologists with relevant experience in mental health practice and a strong interest in post-critical incident intervention and professional capacity building. Applicants should demonstrate excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Cantonese and English, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and contribute to the development of intervention protocols, the design of training curricula, and the delivery of professional training programmes for mental health practitioners seeking specialised expertise in post-critical incident intervention. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a cover letter stating their background, and the contact information of three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 15 November 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

Ref.: 537722 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: School of Future Media (31200) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Part-time Teaching Assistant in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 537722) for Semester 2 of the 2026–27 academic year, from January to May 2027. The appointee will support the undergraduate Common Core course CCAI9034 Digital Health Citizen in the Age of AI: Communicating for Health and Wellbeing. The course explores how health information and AI shape personal choices and community wellbeing. Students learn to evaluate digital health information, recognise misinformation and bias, and design ethical, audience-centred health messages through case studies and AI-assisted campaign projects. Key Responsibilities Conduct tutorials and practical sessions: Lead discussions and hands-on activities on health communication, digital health literacy and AI; guide case analyses and campaign projects; and provide individual support with concepts introduced in lectures. Grade and provide feedback: Assess student work in coordination with the instructor, give constructive feedback, and respond to questions about assignments and course concepts. Support course administration and management: Help prepare, update and organise course materials and resources, including on Moodle, and assist with classroom activities and assessments. Foster an inclusive learning environment: Encourage participation from students of diverse backgrounds and support collaborative projects and engaging tutorial discussions. Maintain communication with the instructor: Report on student progress, attend meetings as needed, flag classroom issues, and keep abreast of relevant developments in AI and health communication. Requirements Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, media studies, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field. Strong command of written and spoken English. Professional or academic experience with AI and/or health communication is preferred. Working Hours and Compensation The position requires approximately 8 hours per week. The appointee must attend lectures on Wednesdays, 15:00–16:50, and lead assigned tutorials scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays. Duties also include preparation, grading and course administration within the weekly workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, calculated on an hourly basis. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should upload an up-to-date C.V. and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until November 30, 2026.

Ref.: 537728 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health (Ref.: 537728), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal, and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related discipline; (ii) prior research experience in infectious disease modelling and epidemiology; (iii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iv) evidence of international recognition with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to teaching students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointees are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research, publish research articles in high-impact journals, and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and enhancing the health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge through education and training and effective evidence-based public health advocacy. The School is structured into six academic divisions: Behavioural Sciences, Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Kinesiology, and Public Health Laboratory Sciences. To learn more about the School, please visit http://sph.hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please state in the application form the position you are applying for, and provide contact emails of three referees. Please include in the CV your ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of senior-authored papers. Review of applications will start from December 28, 2026 and continue until April 28, 2027, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.