Organization

W F Joseph Lee Primary School

Position

Psychologist

Job Descriptions

Our Psychologist provides a range of services in assessing children and young people with additional educational needs and supporting the whole school to plan interventions and implement supportive strategies, in order to enhance learning opportunities of all students of the school. The psychologist also offers training for school staff to build the capacity and confidence of the school to respond to student development needs. The key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Develop psychology-based student growth and well-being strategies and assist in implementation and evaluation
• Apply professional theories and knowledge in character building and holistic development of students
• Promote and support the school to adopt the whole-school approach to inclusive education
• Collaborate with the student support and school ethos team in designing and execution of programmes to support student growth
• Conduct psychological assessment to identify needs and offer a range of appropriate interventions to respond to students’ special developmental needs
• Counsel students individually or in groups to discuss specific academic, social, or emotional issues when appropriate
• Enforce pro-social behaviours that help students achieve their best
• Support curriculum development by applying educational psychology theories and profession
• Develop instructional protocols and interventions for teaching staff to enhance teaching effectiveness
• Facilitate workshops and training for parents and teachers to address common issues affecting students
• Offer emergency counselling services in response to crises or tragedies affecting the student, staff and school community
• Perform any other duties commensurate with its role and according to the needs of the school as directed by the supervisors

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology, preferably recognised by the Hong Kong Psychological Society
• Member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society or an equivalent internationally recognised professional body
• At least 3 years relevant working experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with multi-tasking ability and possess positive work ethics and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese

Application

Interested parties may apply with resume, stating expected salary and availability by email to [email protected] Human Resources Department, W F Joseph Lee Primary School and mark "Application for the Post of Psychologist" on the title.

Our website: www.wfjlps.edu.hk

The successful candidates will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC).

Personal data collected will be kept in strict confidence and used for employment-related purpose only.

Deadline

Please apply this position by the end of December 2020.

Contact

Ms. Jojo Wong with email address of [email protected]

Organization

Health Policy, Health Studies and Well-being / Care Management, Lingnan University

Position

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

Job Descriptions

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions.  It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement.  With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences.  Lingnan's liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience.  The School of Graduate Studies also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines and provides professional education for the wider society. 

Lingnan University is ranked 2^nd worldwide for "Quality Education" in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020, and leaped 20 places in the overall QS World University Rankings 2021 as well as being in the top 35 in "International Faculty".  Lingnan was named one of the "Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges in Asia" by Forbes in 2015.

Lingnan Strategic Faculty Recruitment

Lingnan University aspires to excel as Asia's leading liberal arts university with outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and community engagement.  In line with the University's Strategic Plan 2019-2025 to build scholarly and research capabilities in designated strategic areas over the next few years, with a special focus on cross-Faculty collaborations in multi-disciplinary research and teaching programmes, we now invite applications from around the globe for various interdisciplinary academic positions at the rank from Postdoctoral Fellow to Chair Professor.

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

Health Policy, Health Studies and Well-being / Care Management

Post Ref.: 20/220/HKPS

The University is seeking to hire a full-time Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Health Policy, Health Studies and Well-being / Care Management.  Candidates should demonstrate interdisciplinary scholarship in one or more of the following areas: (1) Global or Public Health Policy Analysis; (2) Health Psychology; and (3) Health Care Management.  A strong interest in any of the following will be an advantage: (1) health and well-being for adolescence; (2) promotion of healthy living for senior citizens; (3) global health disparities; and (4) digital health.

The appointee will join the School of Graduate Studies (https://www.ln.edu.hk/sgs/) and the Faculty of Social Science (https://www.ln.edu.hk/socsc/) and will be expected to publish high-quality research, teaching courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and participate in academic and professional activities.  The appointee is also expected to apply for external funding to support research endeavors.

General Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.  For appointment as Professor, candidates should have a distinguished record of publications in leading journals and academic achievements, and experience in academic administration.  For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities.  For appointment as Assistant Professor, candidates should have relevant teaching experience, a good research record and must demonstrate good potential in publishing high quality papers.

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research.  Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Administrative experience in university departments would be a distinct advantage.  The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive.  The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.  For appointment at the rank of Professor, appointment with substantiation will normally be considered.

Application

Applicants are invited to send their dossier together with a completed personal data sheet (Form R1 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by email: [email protected] (as attachment in PDF format).  Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.  Please specify the post/level you are applying for and quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.   Further information on the University and its programmes and activities can be found on the University’s web site : http://www.LN.edu.hk.  Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Deadline

Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.  Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

Contact

[email protected]

Organization

Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Lingnan University

Position

Professor

Job Descriptions

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions.  It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement.  With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences.  Lingnan's liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience.  The School of Graduate Studies also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines and provides professional education for the wider society. 

Lingnan University is ranked 2^nd worldwide for "Quality Education" in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020, and leaped 20 places in the overall QS World University Rankings 2021 as well as being in the top 35 in "International Faculty".  Lingnan was named one of the "Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges in Asia" by Forbes in 2015.

Lingnan Strategic Faculty Recruitment

Lingnan University aspires to excel as Asia's leading liberal arts university with outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and community engagement.  In line with the University's Strategic Plan 2019-2025 to build scholarly and research capabilities in designated strategic areas over the next few years, with a special focus on cross-Faculty collaborations in multi-disciplinary research and teaching programmes, we now invite applications from around the globe for various interdisciplinary academic positions at the rank from Postdoctoral Fellow to Chair Professor.

Professor

Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education

Post Ref.: 20/219/HKPS

The University is seeking to hire a full-time Professor in Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education.  Candidates should have an international reputation of interdisciplinary scholarship in one or more of the following areas: (1) Educational Psychology; (2) School Psychology; (3) Developmental Psychology; and (4) Early Childhood Education. A strong interest in any of the following will be an advantage: (1) school/child counselling; (2) mental wellbeing in youths; (3) special education; and (4) developmental disabilities.

The appointee will join the Faculty of Social Science (https://www.ln.edu.hk/socsc/) and will be expected to assist development of a child counsellor training programme, develop and teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, publish high-quality research, apply for competitive external funding, engage in administrative duties, provide leadership and mentorship roles, as well as participate in academic and professional activities.

General Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline, a distinguished record of publications in leading journals and academic achievements, and experience in academic administration.

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records.  For this Professor position, candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of international standing and leadership role in the field in areas of impactful research, publications and/or external grants.  Previous experience in academic programme administration and management is essential.  Leadership at the departmental level in the form of providing supervision and mentorship for other colleagues, and the qualification to practise as educational/school psychologist are preferred.  The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive.  Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.  For appointment at the rank of Professor, appointment with substantiation will normally be considered.

Application

Applicants are invited to send their dossier together with a completed personal data sheet (Form R1 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by email: [email protected] (as attachment in PDF format).  Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.  Please specify the post you are applying for and quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.   Further information on the University and its programmes and activities can be found on the University's web site : http://www.LN.edu.hk.  Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Deadline

Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.  Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

Contact

[email protected]