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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the worlds leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on , and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHKs strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
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A new stream in Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences, named Clinical Mental Health Practice, will be launched in AY2025/26 (subject to theUniversitys approval). The new stream Clinical Mental Health Practice aims to help students, who are social workers, counsellors and helping professionals, to develop their specialised knowledge and practice competence to work with a diversity of people with mental health problems and needs, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, personality disorder, autism, attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, prolong grief disorder, and dementia (please visit for more details).
Another new stream in Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences, named Family Conflict Resolution & Mediation, will be launched in AY2025/26. The new stream Family Conflict Resolution and Mediation aims to provide students, who are helping professionals, with practical knowledge, hands-on training, and specialised expertise in dealing with family conflicts and issues. This enables students not only to apply relevant skills and knowledge at work, but also to invest in and develop the family mediation profession, giving them an advantage in the job market (please visit for more details).
Candidates for Clinical Mental Health Practice stream should be able to teach courses related to clinical assessment and intervention in working with a diversity of people with mental health problems. Candidates for Family Conflict Resolution & Mediation stream should be able to teach courses related to family mediation and conflict resolution. The candidate should also contribute to research and education in these new streams (including supervising students project, and managing student activities and academic programmes) actively engage in research and promote/participate in cross/interdisciplinary projects and contribute to departmental administration and knowledge transfer.
A PhD in Social Work/Counselling/Clinical Psychology/Psychiatry or closely related fields. Candidates are expected to have a strong track record in research, publications and grant acquisitions in the field of mental health or family practice. Successful candidates are expected to commence duty on or before August 2025.
Candidates for Assistant Professor should have demonstrated potential for high-impact publication and grant capture. Candidates for Associate Professor should have a strong record of original intellectual achievement, as evidenced by research or publications and grant capture as well as a strong teaching record and contributions to instructional development. Candidates for Chair Professor and Professor should have a portfolio of significant contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and the receipt of research grants or funds), and a strong record of providing leadership in teaching and educational activities (including supervision of graduate students) and professional experience.
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at , or from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : ).
To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: ). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The Universitys privacy policy is available on the homepage.
Job ID: 124762273
