Head of the Department of Special Education and Counselling

Found in: beBee jobs HK - 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China The Education University of Hong Kong Full time

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. Approaching its 30th anniversary, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 16 academic departments, as well as a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres. For more information about the University, please visit

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.

Head of the Department of Special Education and Counselling
Faculty of Education and Human Development

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scholar to lead the Department of Special Education and Counselling. The Head of Department will assume the overall responsibility for academic leadership and strategic direction to the department in line with the strategy of the Faculty of Education and Human Development and the strategic plan of the University. He/She will report to the Dean of Faculty of Education and Human Development.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specifically, the appointee will provide leadership to develop and implement innovative programmes and courses in major areas related to special/inclusive education and/or school guidance and counselling, with a consideration of cross-disciplinary collaboration; engage in research and funding opportunities; maintain and enhance the department's collaboration with academic and industry partners and communities; manage, mentor and evaluate staff performance; participate in university governance and contribute to the wider academic community locally, regionally (e.g. the Greater Bay Area) and internationally.

Successful applicant(s) will join the team of the respective Faculty's highly qualified scholars and affiliate to one of the cognate departments. The appointee will contribute to his/her affiliated department's teaching, research, project supervision, knowledge transfer projects/activities, programme and curriculum development, and programme and course management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervision of field work and of teaching practicum may also be required.

Requirement

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and prior degrees in fields relevant to one or more of the areas of the Department. They should be an active researcher with a growing publication record and able to continue conducting research that attracts competitive external funding and leads to publication in leading international journals. Applicants should have teaching experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching (Qualified Teacher Status is a plus). They should be fluent in English with, ideally, some knowledge of Cantonese and/or Mandarin Chinese and the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be highly valued.

For information on the Department of Special Education and Counselling, please visit:

Remuneration

The successful applicant will be offered appointment at an academic rank (viz., Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor), commensurate with qualifications and experience, and hold the Headship appointment on a concurrent basis for an initial period of about 3 years with the possibility of renewal for a second term. Remuneration package will be highly competitive and negotiable, and attractive fringe benefits including housing benefits where appropriate, will be provided.

Further information about the University is available at

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

  • a cover letter
  • a full CV detailing academic and professional qualifications
  • any other relevant supporting documents

Completed applications should be uploaded via this page.

Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled.

The Personal Information Collection Statement will be made available upon request. All enquiries, applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to Since the incumbents' work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

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