Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Social Psychology

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Psychology (30200)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536202
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain an active research programme in social psychology.
  • Teach courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Contribute to department and academic programme administration.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. in Social Psychology or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrate a strong record of bridging basic and translational research.
  • Show preference for work emphasizing Asian cultural context and its influence on psychological processes.
  • Demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Start date: December 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
  • Application review start: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline: July 31, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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