"Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 26/25****)"

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 26/25****)

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. Over the years, our faculty members have been the recipients of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Award. 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). We have been consistently successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world, particularly the recipients of the Hong Kong RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme, and in obtaining the General Research Fund (GRF) and other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the departmental website.

General Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, Health Studies or other related disciplines, with relevant teaching experience. Applicants are required to provide their teaching portfolio, and teaching evaluation, among other relevant information. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. The appointee should be able to perform the following duties:

1. To teach across a large variety of undergraduate courses offered by the department, including the Making of Hong Kong and at least one Health and Social Services Management Programme (HSM) course;
2. To provide in-house teaching training/mentorship of postgraduate students, post-docs, research assistant professors, and, when necessary, entry-level assistant professors;
3. To serve as a senior tutor and provide students in our department (Sociology, Social Policy, and Health and Social Services Management) with pastoral care;
4. To perform teaching administrative duties in the department;
5. Be able to take up a leadership role on the development of new programme(s) in Undergraduate (UG) and/or Postgraduate Taught (PGT) areas that align with the University strategic objectives, such as Digital Sociology.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration 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. The appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term 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 late-February 2026 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.