Assistant/Associate Professor (Psychology and/or Counselling)

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Staff development support

Leave provisions (annual, birthday, &c

Job summary

The Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology and/or Counselling, to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.

The appointee will conduct research in counselling, educational psychology, or related areas, publish in top journals, secure external funding, and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counselling, psychology or related field.
• Strong research record with publications in leading journals.
• Experience teaching at tertiary level and supervising postgraduate students.
• Professional training/registration in counselling or psychology preferred.
• Local experience in Hong Kong desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in counselling or psychology leading to international publications.
• Secure external research funding and participate in collaboration projects.
• Teach and develop courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise projects.
• Contribute to practicum supervision and work with schools and NGOs.
• Engage in academic leadership, curriculum development, and service roles.

Skills

English communication

Postgraduate supervision

Academic leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in Counselling, Psychology or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology and/or Counselling, to commence as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.

About the College:

The Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education traces its roots to 1932 and is a College in Hong Kong with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The College hosts a vibrant community of scholars and practitioners in psychology, counselling, and education, with strong links to schools, NGOs, and other community partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research in counselling, counselling psychology, educational psychology, or closely related areas that leads to publications in leading international journals.
• Secure competitive external research funding and lead or participate in collaborative research projects.
• Teach and develop courses in counselling and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of honours projects, dissertations, and higher degree research students.
• Contribute to practicum and/or fieldwork supervision for counselling or psychology trainees, in collaboration with schools, NGOs, and other community partners as appropriate.
• Take up academic leadership and service roles such as programme coordination, curriculum development, and committee work within the Department and University.
• Engage in knowledge transfer and community/professional services related to mental health, student development, and wellbeing.

Job Requirements:

• Possess a doctoral degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship and research, including a strong publication record in leading international journals and evidence of successful grant applications commensurate with rank.
• Have a solid record of successful teaching at the tertiary level and experience in curriculum and programme development.
• Show evidence of supervision of postgraduate students and/or professional trainees (e.g. counselling, educational or school psychology trainees).
• Preferably have professional training and/or registration in counselling or psychology (e.g. as a counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, or equivalent), and experience in delivering counselling or psychological services in educational or community settings. Local experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to high-quality teaching, student development, and professional and community service.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua) will be an advantage but is not essential.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Initial appointment will normally be made on a renewable 36-month contract.

Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance and dental, staff development support and leave provisions (annual leave, birthday leave, college leave, etc) to eligible appointee.

Important notes:

• Appointee will undergo a Medical Examination and the Sexual Conviction Record Check.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

Competitive