Research Associate Professor/Research Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Fellow

Master of Science in Work and Organisational Psychology Programme 

The Department of Psychology (http://www.LN.edu.hk/psy/) is the latest establishment in the Faculty of Social Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team based at the Department of Psychology. The Department builds on the strengths of faculty in the field of positive occupational health psychology, psychological well-being, social psychology, and cross-cultural psychology. In line with the liberal arts tradition of the University, the Department is also strongly committed to providing high quality teaching and a supportive learning environment to students. 

General Requirements

The applicants should have a PhD degree in Psychology with relevant teaching experience and an excellent publication track record. Applicants are required to provide information on their research grant records and evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Administrative experience will be a distinct advantage. Professional membership of I/O Psychology in organisations including HKPS, BPS, APA and APS is highly preferred. The appointees should be able to take up teaching duties in master-level psychology courses. The ability to teach “Consumer Psychology”, “Training and Development”, “Psychology of IT at Work”, “Diversity in the Workplace” and “Positive Psychology in the Workplace” is mostly preferred; and ability to teach “Social Problem Solving and Decision Making in the Modern World” and “Research Methods in Work Psychology” would be an advantage. The appointee will conduct scholarly research, assist in the supervision of student research projects, and perform other duties as assigned. The appointees are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department and the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication. 

Appointment

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to fringe benefits which include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance. Experienced Postdoctoral Fellow may carry a functional title of Research Assistant Professor. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. 

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Salary Details

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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