Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Community & Primary Health Care / Nursing / Mental Health (Several Posts)

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. It offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

SCHOOL OF NURSING (SN) 

SN is offering a full range of nursing programmes including Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degree levels, with a total student population of about 2,500.  For more information about PolyU and SN, please visit the websites https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/ and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sn/. 

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Community & Primary Health Care / Nursing / Mental Health (several posts) (Ref. 240603006) 

Duties: (a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise student projects and theses; (b) conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals and award of research grants; (c) engage in applied research, creative development and consultancy projects in relation to health care related activities; (d) contribute to the development of the School’s relevant research theme and participate in its activities; (e) contribute to departmental activities and management; and (f) render professional service to the community and support activities that promote or foster links with the profession in the industry and/or in the community. 

Qualifications: (a) a PhD degree in Nursing or a relevant discipline with substantial years of relevant experience; (b) professional qualifications registrable with The Nursing Council of Hong Kong; (c) a substantial record and reputation as an accomplished teacher with significant contribution to curriculum development / review or teaching and learning processes; (d) an established track record in research and scholarship, including refereed publications, external grants and postgraduate supervision; and (e) demonstrated academic management and leadership capabilities.

Applicants for appointment at Professor level should demonstrate a strong background in research with an international academic profile and excellent international reputation in research and possess an excellent record of academic leadership and research scholarship (publications and funded research). 

Applicants are invited to contact Professor Janelle Yorke, Head of SN via email at janelle.yorke@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointments for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor and Professor levels.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic).  Consideration of applications will commence on 17 June 2024 until the positions are filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.

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