The university of hong kong
apply now ref.: 532583
work type: fractional / part-time, full-time
department: department of social work and social administration (30300)
categories: teaching staff
hong kong
applications are invited for the position of lecturer / part-time lecturer (holding the functional titles of trainer / part-time trainer) in the department of social work and social administration (ref.: 532583). The appointment is expected to commence as soon as possible, for a one-year temporary contract or a two-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be offered, along with annual leave and medical benefits. (the two-year fixed-term appointment includes contract-end gratuity and a university contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of the basic salary.)
key duties and responsibilities
* plan and implement training programmes on end-of-life care (eolc) for:
o healthcare and social care professionals
o family caregivers and volunteers
o the general public
* provide coaching and capacity-building support in an eolc project for ngos in hong kong serving persons with disabilities.
o target trainees include ngo management, professionals, front-line staff, and volunteers.
* participate in practice-based research and educational innovation related to eolc.
* assist the evaluation of the effectiveness of training and educational programmes.
* keep abreast of update evidence-based training content on eolc aligned with the project’s objectives.
* support other training and project-related activities as assigned.
qualifications and experience
* a master’s degree or above in social work, public health, mental health, psychology, behavioral health, counseling, nursing, or a related discipline.
* at least 3 years of relevant experience in clinical practice in eolc or disability services.
* experience or strong interest in teaching/training is preferred, especially in related areas such as:
o non-profit management
o social services management
o organizational development
o social and public administration
good command of written and spoken chinese (cantonese) and english.
this job advertisement is also applicable to those who are interested in applying for the lecturer / part-time lecturer position in the jockey club end-of-life community care project (jcecc) under the faculty of social sciences.
the university only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date cv. Enquiries about the duties of the posts and/or the project should be sent to ms. Tsang (e-mail: tsangmc@hku.hk). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until september 30, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
advertised:jul 7, 2025 (hk time)
applications close:sep 30, 2025 (hk time)
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