Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Social Work / Psychology (two posts)

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) was founded in 2002 as a self-financed college of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). CPCE oversees the operation and development of its two educational units, namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), with the aim of fostering synergy in providing quality education.

CPCE’s vision is to be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. With a mission to offer high quality tertiary education through flexible pathways, CPCE is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities which underpin teaching and learning excellence. CPCE is also committed to serving our society through collaboration and partnership with professional bodies, business, and community groups. The CPCE community is supported and empowered to develop and excel.

The College now invites applications for the following posts:

Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Social Work / Psychology (two posts)(. 251114-01)

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) engage in teaching, programme/curriculum planning and development;

(b) provide academic leadership in teaching-related activities;

(c) contribute to programme validation and quality assurance;

(d) carry out research and scholarly work;

(e) carry out academic and administrative duties;

(f) liaise with industries, professional bodies and organisations, and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned.

The appointees may be required to take up assignments and work outside Hong Kong occasionally.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a higher degree, preferably a doctoral degree in related disciplines;

(b) solid relevant teaching, research/consultancy and/or industrial experience;

(c) for the discipline area of Social Work, applicants should have a Registered Social Worker certificate issued by the Social Workers Registration Board and not less than five years of social work post-degree professional practice experience, preferably specialising in social work in community and macro practice, and/or mental well-being;

(d) excellent teaching performance;

(e) good academic leadership in programme management and development;

(f) a good scholarly and/or professional engagement record, and

(h) good communication and leadership skills.

Applicants with less teaching and/or research/consultancy experience will be considered for the post of Lecturer.

Conditions of Service

An attractive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made on a two-year contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 28 November 2025 until the positions are filled.

Note: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited is an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.