Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Ref.: 534458
Work type: Fractional / Part-time
Department: Department of Psychology (30200)
Categories: Teaching Staff

Applications are invited for a 50% Fractional appointment as Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Educational Psychology in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 534458), to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability.

For appointment as Senior Lecturer, applicants should possess a Master and/or a PhD degree or professional doctorate in Educational/School Psychology with at least 8 years’ professional experience in the practice as educational/school psychologist as well as sound indicators of teaching abilities in educational/school psychology.

For appointment as Lecturer, applicants should possess a Master's degree or above in Educational/School Psychology with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience of professional practice in educational/school psychology.

Fluency in both English and Cantonese is required. The appointee will be required to supervise educational psychology trainees and perform both teaching and administrative duties in the Department. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://psychology.hku.hk/.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to the Chair of Selection Committee (e-mail: hrpsyc@hku.hk  ).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable for Senior Lecturer.

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online, upload an up- to-date C.V., with the contact details of three referees, and specify which position you are applying for (Senior Lecturer or Lecturer). If you are applying for both positions, please state “Senior Lecturer/Lecturer” in the on-line application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31 , 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.