Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor (Several Posts)

Department of Early Childhood Education
Faculty of Education and Human Development

The Department of Early Childhood Education is seeking outstanding applicants for Research Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, especially those with expertise in\:

• Curriculum and pedagogy

• Special needs and inclusive education

• Teacher education, leadership, and policy

• Infant and child development

Successful applicants will join the University’s highly qualified scholars team and affiliate with the Department of Early Childhood Education. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University's research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research area(s). Responsibilities mainly include\: (i) conducting high-quality research, and generating scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and supporting research projects, and securing external research grants, external funding and donations to enhance area impact; (iii) strengthening academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and overseas institutions and universities; (iv) providing effective leadership in programme and curriculum development as well as programme and course management at undergraduate to postgraduate levels; (v) engaging in and leading research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students; and (vi) participating in and be an active member of the University’s community.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a related discipline. They should be active researchers with proven capacity and potential in research. They should be fluent in English, with a preference for some knowledge of Cantonese and Putonghua and an understanding of the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be highly valued.

Applicants for Associate Professor should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant area(s) and a strong research track record and impact. Applicants for Assistant Professor should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s).

For information on the Department of Early Childhood Education, please visit\: http\://www.eduhk.hk/ece/.