Lingnan University | Research Assistant Professor

3 days ago

hong kong, Hong Kong SAR China Lingnan University Full time
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Policy

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 24/404)

The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in the major areas of Sociology and Social Policy. The Department offers undergraduate teaching in Sociology, Social and Public Policy, and Health and Social Services Management, while hosting an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP).

General Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Health Studies or other related disciplines, with relevant teaching and research experience. Applicants are required to provide their research portfolio, publication record, and teaching evaluation among other relevant information. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. Experience with conducting state-of-the-art social research will be a distinct advantage. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the courses on the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) Programme, including but not limited to: “Introduction to Health and Social Care”, “Fundraising and Programme Evaluation”, “Health and Social Service Provisions for Special Populations”, “Health and Social Service Project”, and “Social Innovation & Social Enterprises”. The appointee should be prepared to actively support the coordination and development of our teaching programmes, as well as the research endeavours of faculty members in the areas of Sociology and Social Policy. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to academic excellence and engagement in high-quality research and publication.

Appointment
The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years.

Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now " to submit your application. Applicants shall 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. The review of applications will start from mid-November 2024 and 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.

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