Associate Professor in Educational Sciences / Policy Studies at Lingnan University – Hong Kong

Summary

Lingnan University, a publicly funded liberal arts and sciences institution in Hong Kong, is inviting applications for a full-time Associate Professor position in the School of Graduate Studies. The appointee will work within policy and education leadership areas, with key duties spanning postgraduate teaching, student supervision, high-impact scientific research, grant acquisition, and academic administration. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field (such as Policy Studies, Public Administration, or Education Management) and possess at least six years of tenure-track academic experience, a strong publication record, and proficiency in English and Chinese. The role is offered on an initial fixed-term contract of up to three years, with potential for longer-term appointment and tenure. Applications close on January 3, 2028.

Key Facts

Department	School of Graduate Studies
Position Type	Associate Professor
Discipline	Educational Sciences / Policy Studies
Research Area	Policy Studies / Social Policy / Education Policy / Higher Education Management / Health and Social Care & Policy / Urban Policy
Degree Required	Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline
Experience	Minimum of 6 years of experience in a tenure-track academic appointment.
Salary	Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Funding	Competitive salary package
Contract Duration	Up to 3 years
Language	English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
Deadline	2028-01-03
Required Documents	Contact details for at least three professional referees
Employer Address	Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

About the Project

The School of Graduate Studies focuses on postgraduate education across three major clusters: Policy & Education Leadership, Regional Development & Urban Studies, and Health, Ageing & Social Innovation. The postholder will engage in high-quality research within state-of-the-art policy and education domains, focusing on areas such as Social Policy, Education Policy, Higher Education Management, Health and Social Care & Policy, or Urban Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality scientific research in policy and education domains and secure external research grants.
• Teach multiple postgraduate-level subjects and supervise research postgraduate students.
• Drive student recruitment, admissions, promotional strategies, and operational administration for postgraduate programs.
• Contribute to academic course and program development, as well as administrative duties assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Required Skills

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Policy Studies, Public Administration, Education Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a tenure-track academic appointment.
• Strong publication record with high citation impact and proven ability to secure external research grants.
• Solid postgraduate teaching experience and demonstrated academic program administration skills.
• Good command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Who Should Apply

Established academics with a PhD in Policy Studies, Public Administration, Education Management, or a related field, who have at least six years of tenure-track academic experience. Applicants should demonstrate a strong research publication record, experience in securing external grants, postgraduate teaching expertise, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Annual leave.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF).
• Contract gratuity.
• Incoming passage and baggage allowance for eligible appointees.

About the Employer

Lingnan University is a leading publicly funded liberal arts and sciences institution located in Hong Kong. Its School of Graduate Studies drives postgraduate education across clusters in policy, urban development, and social innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for this application?

The application deadline is January 3, 2028.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (such as Policy Studies, Public Administration, or Education Management) and have at least 6 years of tenure-track academic experience.

What language skills are necessary?

A good command of both English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is required.

What type of contract is offered?

An initial fixed-term contract of up to 3 years is offered, with potential for a longer-term appointment and substantiation or tenure.

How should applications be submitted?

Applications must be submitted online via the official application portal and include contact details for at least three professional referees.