Assistant Professor in Social Policy and Administration
(Ref. 250213016)
As one of the largest social sciences departments in the Asian Pacific region, the Department of Applied Social Sciences offers research degrees at MPhil and PhD levels as well as taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various disciplines.
The Department is home to many thriving research and practice units: Centre for Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship, Child Development Centre, China and Global Development Network, and Professional Practice and Assessment Centre. It is also strongly connected with the Institute of Active Ageing of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and other health related disciplines. They provide platforms for collaborative research, practice projects, and policy discussions with government departments and NGOs. Focused areas of research in the Department include but not limited to: (a) family, child, youth and ageing studies; (b) psychology, mental health, and health; (c) social work and human service management; (d) social policy, social welfare, and community development; and (e) social theory, and the Chinese mainland and global social development.
Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/ for more information about the Department.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) teach subjects in the discipline of Social Policy and Administration and/or related subjects;
(b) contribute to the development and enhancement of teaching and learning;
(c) lead and/or participate in the planning, management and curriculum development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
(d) develop e-learning modules and design innovative pedagogy;
(e) secure external competitive research grants, conduct academic research, publish in good quality peer-reviewed journals, and provide academic leadership in teaching, research and other scholarly activities;
(f) carry out academic and administrative duties as required; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a PhD degree in Social Policy and Administration or other related disciplines;
(b) have a solid academic background as well as research and teaching expertise in the areas of social policy analysis, social planning, social accountability, comparative social policy, health policy, labour and welfare policy, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, regional/area studies and quantitative research method;
(c) have proven track records in teaching and research;
(d) have demonstrated record for establishing significant externally funded research programmes;
(e) have considerable experience in academic programme planning, management and curriculum development;
(f) demonstrate potential for research excellence, with proven ability to publish in high-quality journals being an advantage;
(g) be open to the use of e-learning and blended learning strategies in teaching and scholarship; and
(h) have local and international connections in research and professional capacities.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.
Consideration of applications will commence on 27 February 2025 until the position is filled.