Career Opportunities

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:
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Family caregivers and volunteers
• The general public
• Provide coaching and capacity-building support in an EoLC project for NGOs in Hong Kong serving persons with disabilities.
• 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:
• Non-profit management
• Social services management
• Organizational development
• 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.