A New Era for Liberal Arts Education

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality education distinguished by the best liberal arts traditions. Adopting a whole-person approach to education, it offers a wide range of honours bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate programmes up to the doctoral level in the disciplines of arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Applications are invited for the following position, which will be tenable from mid-August 2010 or by mutual agreement thereafter:

Assistant Professor (Behavioural Science)
Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Post Ref.: 09/134/P)


The Department of Sociology and Social Policy (http://www.LN.edu.hk/socsp/) combines teaching and research in sociology, social policy and behavioural sciences. It contributes with the Department of Economics and the Department of Political Science to the integrated Social Sciences Programme in the University. Applicants are recommended to visit the departmental web site and programme web site (http://www.LN.edu.hk/progs/ssprog/) for more information.

The appointee should have a PhD degree in Psychology, with particular experience in behavioural science and social psychology. Areas of teaching specialization are open but willingness to teach in at least two of the following is preferred: Introduction to Behavioural Science, Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood, Exploring Psychology in Western and Chinese Cultures, Positive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Stress Management & Life Balance, Environmental Psychology and Social Psychology. The ability to contribute to introductory courses in research methods and statistics in social sciences will also be an advantage.

Applicants are required to provide information on their research records and evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Administrative experience will be a distinct advantage. The successful appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department and the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The monthly salary will be around HK$45,300.- to HK$71,400.- (approximate exchange rate: US$1.- = HK$7.8.-). The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and, if applicable, housing benefits and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial fixed-term contract of three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedure
Applicants are invited to forward their dossier together with a personal data sheet (Form R1) which is obtainable from the University’s web site at http://www.ln.edu.hk/hr/application-forms, to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by fax at (852) 2891-5782 or by email to recruit@LN.edu.hk (as attachment in MS Word format). Applicants should supply at least three names and contact information of referees having the applicant’s prior consent to provide reference. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin in mid-December 2009. Please quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence. The University reserves the right not to fill the post or to fill the post by invitation or by search.

Additional Information
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 recruit@LN.edu.hk.

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality education distinguished by the best liberal arts traditions. Adopting a whole-person approach to education, it offers a wide range of honours bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate programmes up to the doctoral level in the disciplines of arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research.