Tenure-Track Professor in Educational and School Psychology
Join a leading psychology department at the University of Hong Kong as a tenure-track faculty member in educational and school psychology.
Best for:Best for established or emerging psychological researchers and licensed educational psychologists with a strong publication record and teaching experience.
Overview
The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor level within the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will maintain an active research programme, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise students, and contribute to departmental administration. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure. Exceptional candidates may be considered for direct tenure appointment.
What you'll do
- Maintain an active and impactful independent research programme in educational or school psychology
- Teach undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses in psychology
- Supervise undergraduate, master's, and doctoral student research
- Contribute to the administrative operations and academic development of the Department of Psychology
- Engage in scholarly publishing in leading academic journals and secure external research grants
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Educational/School Psychology or a closely related field
Language: English proficiency for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Good record of research for Assistant Professor; strong publication record in leading journals for Associate Professor; impactful publications and international standing for Professor
- Demonstrated qualification to practise as an educational or school psychologist
- Proven track record of research and publication appropriate to the applied rank
- Capacity for effective teaching and student supervision at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Ability to secure external research funding and lead independent projects (for senior ranks)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their applications online through the official university portal. The submission must include an up-to-date CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the contact information of three referees.
- CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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