Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Social Work, Children and Family, Gerontology, Macro Social Work Theories, Research, Teaching, Supervision, Academic Leadership, Grant Writing, Publication, Social Impact, Evidence-Based Practice, Social Work Knowledge, Vulnerable Groups, Disadvantaged Groups, Social Issues

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department of Social Work Associate Professor (Ref. 250000U3) (Closing Date: Until the post(s) is/ are filled.) As a world-leading centre of social work education and research, the Department is dedicated to developing and disseminating scientific rigorous and socially impactful social work knowledge for human betterment and social development. We aspire, through our research and evaluation work, to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, deepen our understanding of social issues and promote evidence-based practice locally and globally. The Department is looking for candidates who embrace these goals and values. Scholars specializing in any of the following research areas are welcome to apply for the posts: - clinical social work - children and family - gerontology - macro social work theories and practice Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree; (ii) a strong publication track record; (iii) proven ability to obtain grants and conduct research to generate academic and social impact; (iv) demonstrated academic leadership; and (v) evidence of outstanding teaching performance. Being registered social workers and having professional expertise or substantial work experience in clinical or macro social work practice will be added assets. The appointees will (a) undertake research; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (c) supervise research postgraduate students; and (d) take up key administrative roles for the Department. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation. Application Procedure The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointees will undertake research, teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise research postgraduate students, and take up key administrative roles for the Department. They are expected to contribute to the Department's goals of improving lives and promoting evidence-based practice.