Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Smart Social Work in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Social Work and Social Administration (30300)
- Rank
- Tenure-Track
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 534725
- Application deadline
- 31 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research on AI and digital technologies in social work practice and service systems.
- Teach courses in English related to AI/Tech and social work/human services innovation.
- Advance scholarship on responsible innovation and evidence generation in social work contexts.
- Contribute to practice and policy translation in Asian and global contexts.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold professional training in social work, clinical psychology, or educational psychology.
- Demonstrate evidence of or strong potential for high-quality publications with a clear research trajectory in AI/Tech and social work.
- Teach effectively in English; Cantonese or Mandarin capability is desirable but not required.
Appointment
- Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and tenure consideration before expiry of second three-year contract.
Key Dates
- Commencement date: December 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
- Application review start: As soon as possible
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026 (or until position is filled)