Teaching Consultant (Crime Science/Criminology & Sociology) in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Appointment up to 31 August 2027) [Ref. T/042/26]

Duties

Deliver teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specifically in one or more of the following courses/domains:

Criminology, crime science, and policing
Sociology, social problems, and research methods
Statistics and quantitative analysis

Supervise capstone projects and participate actively in research; and
Contribute to the broader intellectual project of the Department through publications, seminars, workshops, and research proposals.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Sciences with a major in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Criminology or related disciplines. A Doctoral/PhD degree will be an asset for consideration;
Proven ability to teach in English for the courses/domains mentioned in the “Duties” section;
Experience in providing academic advising or mentoring for students in the tertiary education sector; and
A track record of successfully teaching large classes will be a plus.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

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