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 human services innovation.
  • Teach courses in English related to AI/Tech and social work.
  • Advance scholarship on responsible innovation and evidence generation in social work and service systems.
  • Contribute to practice and policy translation in Asian and global contexts.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Professional training in social work, clinical psychology, or educational psychology.
  • Evidence of high-quality publications and a clear research trajectory in AI/Tech and social work/human services.
  • Ability to teach effectively in English; Cantonese/Mandarin is advantageous 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)
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