DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCESInstructor in Social Work (Ref. 250807014)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. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.Department of Applied Social SciencesAs one of the largest social sciences departments in the Asian Pacific region, the Department of Applied Social Sciences offers research degrees at MPhil and PhD levels as well as taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various disciplines.The Department is home to many thriving research and practice units: Centre for Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship, Child Development Centre, China and Global Development Network, and Professional Practice and Assessment Centre. It is also strongly connected with the Institute of Active Ageing of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and other health related disciplines. They provide platforms for collaborative research, practice projects, and policy discussions with government departments and NGOs. Focused areas of research in the Department include but not limited to: (a) family, child, youth and ageing studies; (b) psychology, mental health, and health; (c) social work and human service management; (d) social policy, social welfare, and community development; and (e) social theory, and the Chinese mainland and global social development.Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/apss/ for more information about the Department.DutiesThe appointee will be required to:(a) teach subjects relating to Social Work or related disciplines;(b) supervise student seminars, tutorials and projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;(c) assist in practicum and fieldwork coordination;(d) assist in programme/course planning, administration and development;(e) engage in teaching, learning and scholarly activities;(f) carry out academic and administrative duties as required; and(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.QualificationsApplicants should:(a) have a master’s degree in Social Work or related disciplines, with some post-qualification tertiary teaching experience in the said disciplines and at least five years of post-qualification social work practice experience;(b) possess qualifications registrable with the Social Workers Registration Board in Hong Kong;(c) be open to the use of e-learning and blended learning strategies in teaching and scholarship; and(d) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage.Preference will be given to those with expertise in social work practice and counselling.Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.ApplicationPlease submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 3 September 2025 until the position is 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, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.