Senior/Assistant Lecturer – Counselling (Higher Education)

About the role

Hong Kong Metropolitan University is seeking a qualified academic to join the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences as a Senior, Lecturer or Assistant Lecturer in Counselling. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, course development and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and deliver counselling courses, including classroom teaching.
• Administer programme activities and support student supervision, including practicum where applicable.
• Conduct academic research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Liaise with secondary schools, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders.
• Participate in school and university committees and other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Higher degree, preferably a doctorate, in counselling or a related discipline.
• Relevant teaching or professional experience, including programme development and course administration.
• Demonstrated research record and involvement in professional or community activities.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration package with basic salary, end‑of‑contract gratuity and discretionary incentive.
• Generous annual leave, medical and dental benefits, life insurance and staff‑development sponsorships.
• Eligibility for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” providing up to six months of free housing for qualified overseas candidates under 50.