FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF WELLNESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Research Assistant Professor (25260558)

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites application for the position of Research Assistant Professor with experience and publication records in the following areas:

1. Health and wellness, and social care for older adults
2. Physical activities and exercise of the aging population
3. Use of transdisciplinary research methods (e.g. use of geographical information system and big data) in research with older adults

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be housed in one of the academic departments in the Academy of Wellness and Human Development. One will be expected to contribute to department-based teaching, apply for external research grants and conduct original research in the above stated areas. Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications with strong potential in research.

Details of the theme areas and profiles of the Academy of Wellness and Human Development and its Departments are available at: https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/en/academies/wellness-and-human-development.html

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing as early as possible in 2026. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.