Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

 

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor of Teaching
Department of Psychology
(Post Ref.: 25/58)
 

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, cognitive 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

Applicants for the position should have: (i) a doctoral degree in Education, Psychology or Management, preferably in the areas of educational management and educational psychology, with relevant teaching experience; (ii) ability to teach a broad range of subjects at postgraduate level, including:

 

• Fostering interculturality through intercultural education
• Educational Psychology
• Managing Conflict in Public Organisations
• Applied Education Management Project

 

(iii) an excellent command of English; (iv) administrative experience in curriculum development, programme promotion and quality assurance; and (v) work experience in Hong Kong educational settings (e.g., primary school or secondary school) is highly preferred.

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. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

 

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click Apply Now 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.

 

Review of applications will commence from March 2025 and 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 post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.