Lecturer / Part-time Lecturer (holding the functional titles of Trainer / Part-time Trainer)

The University of Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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: ). 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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