Head of the Department of Psychology

Education University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Education and Human Development
Rank
Senior Management
Position type
Full-time
Application deadline
N

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide academic leadership and strategic direction aligned with faculty and university strategic plans.
  • Develop and implement innovative programmes and courses in psychology specializations.
  • Lead efforts to secure competitive external funding and research opportunities.
  • Enhance collaboration with academic partners, industry, and communities.
  • Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff performance.
  • Contribute to teaching, research, and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Supervise fieldwork and teaching practicum.
  • Participate in university governance.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a doctoral degree in psychology or related field.
  • Maintain active research with high-impact publications and growing publication record.
  • Demonstrate ability to secure competitive external funding.
  • Have teaching experience and commitment to teaching excellence.
  • Be fluent in English; knowledge of Cantonese and/or Putonghua is ideal.
  • Possess knowledge of Hong Kong and/or Chinese educational context.
  • Have international experience (highly valued).
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (preferred).

Appointment

  • Full-time; academic rank to be determined (Chair Professor, Professor, or Associate Professor).

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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