"Professor/Associate Professor in Applied Psychology (Ref: FST260107)"

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in September 2026:

Job Description

Candidates with expertise in psychology and neuroscience including but not limited to the following areas: Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Personality Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Psychological Methods, Psychological Assessment, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Factors, Consumer Psychology, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy, or Psychopathology.

Candidates in the areas of Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy, or Psychopathology will also be considered at Assistant Professor level.

Job Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in the areas above. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in English. Candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publications in peer-refereed SCI/SSCI journals and scholarly presses will be considered as competitive candidates. Neuroscience-related research experience (e.g., fNIRS, EEG/MEG/iEEG, and/or fMRI) constitutes an advantage rather than a necessity. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments.

Benefits and Appointment Terms

Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance. Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.

Closing Date

Open until filled

Application Procedures

• Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online https://hrapp.bnbu.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/880. All information provided will be treated in strictest confidence.
• If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@bnbu.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The University reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.