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

  • Advance scholarship on how AI and digital technologies can enhance social work practice and service systems.
  • Teach effectively in English in the broad area of AI and Social Work/Human Services Innovation.
  • Contribute to research and practice/policy translation in responsible innovation and evidence generation.
  • Collaborate interdisciplinarily with colleagues on community impact initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Professional training in Social Work, clinical psychology, or educational psychology.
  • Evidence of (or strong potential for) high-quality publications with a clear research trajectory in AI/Tech and social work.
  • Ability to teach effectively in English; Cantonese/Mandarin capability is an asset but not required.

Appointment

  • Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Key Dates

  • Start date: December 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
  • Application review start: As soon as possible
  • Closing date: August 31, 2026 (or until position is filled)
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