Assistant Professor
The Education University of Hong Kong
- 香港
- 約聘
- 全職
university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic,
professional and research programmes. The University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond,
with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding
and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate
School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts
and Social Sciences, comprising 15 academic departments, as well as two Academies, Academy for Educational Development and
Innovation and Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures, a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-
level research and professional development centres. For more information about the University, please visiTo continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are
seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.Assistant Professor (Ref: 2500910)
Department of Special Education and Counselling
Faculty of Education and Human DevelopmentThe Department aspires to be a leading regional centre for the study of Special and Inclusive Education, Guidance and Counselling,
Speech-Language Pathology, Learning Disabilities, and Neuroscience in Special/Inclusive Education working collaboratively with
schools and service organizations locally and internationally. The Department also aims to be at the forefront of educational changes and
offers a wide range of programmes and services for teachers of learners with special needs, and for practitioners and families.The Department is now seeking academics excited by the prospect of contributing their expertise in the area of special/ inclusive
education and school guidance and counselling, or any other relevant areas.The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of the Department that plays a central role in the promotion of
the relevant disciplines, such as intervention program, assessment and measurement, neuroscience in special/inclusive education,
connection with innovative technology, and various counselling professions related to school settings; pursuing rigorous and cutting-edge
research and development projects in relevant areas; and working with different stakeholders in helping and supporting children with
diverse needs.Applicants should have a Doctoral degree in related areas and a track record of research and teaching, preferably with several years of
working experience in teaching or working with SEN in special schools, NGOs, or other professional sectors. They should have evidence
of plans for future development and the capacity to build up good working relationships with schools and helping professionals. Bilingual
competency in English and Chinese and an appreciation of the challenges of working in a multicultural context will be advantageous.For information on the Department of Special Education and Counselling, please vis
For enquiries, please contact Prof. Jolly, L. Jennifer, Head of the Department of Special Education and Counselling, atSalary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University's Voluntary Contributions to MPF
Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where
applicable, housing benefits.The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the and upload a full CV on or before 17 September 2025. Applications which are incomplete or without the required
documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related
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not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent's work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally
incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong
Kong Police Force.Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.