Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

Faculty of Education and Human Development

The Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL) seeks to recruit a scholar at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. With members of diverse specialisms, we host various undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes. Our research and teaching focus on leadership, innovation, policy, and professional development across local, regional, and international educational contexts. We are increasingly expanding our impact beyond schools to engage private, corporate, and non-governmental organisations involved in education and training. We welcome applications from scholars in relevant disciplines, particularly those with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Organisational psychology and performance in school settings
• Education policy
• Research synthesis, including meta-analysis and systematic reviews
• Educational leadership in the Greater Bay Area and/or Greater China
• International and comparative education, including equity and diversity in education 

The successful candidate will aspire to work individually and collaboratively to conduct cutting-edge research, develop and teach innovative courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programmes, and engage in community services. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will evidence a clearly defined research agenda relevant to the Department’s vision, a strong publication record, the capacity to win competitive grants, a commitment to high-quality teaching, sustained engagement in professional services, and an aptitude for innovation.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and prior degrees in fields relevant to one or more of these areas. Applicants for Associate Professor should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant field(s) and a strong research track record and impact. Applicants for Assistant Professor should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s). Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required. Competency in Chinese, an understanding of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area context, Qualified Teacher Status, or prior working experience in the education sector is advantageous. Candidates with international experience would be highly valued.   

For information on the Department of Education Policy and Leadership, please visit: http://www.eduhk.hk/epl/.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.  Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.  

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 6 November 2026.  Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en. 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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