Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Social Work and Counselling) in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences [Ref. R/171/26]

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Social Work and Counselling) in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences [Ref. R/171/26]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s 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 One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities
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Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s 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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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

A new stream in Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences, named Clinical Mental Health Practice, has been launched in AY2025/26. 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 https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/programme/p77 for more details).

Duties

Candidates should be able to teach courses related to clinical assessment and intervention in working with a diversity of people with mental health problems. Candidates should also contribute to research and education in this new stream (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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Salary and Conditions of Service

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.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: ssrecruit@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: ssrecruit@cityu.edu.hk).  Review of applications will start from 15 June 2026, and will continue until the posts 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 University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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