The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is currently looking to fill the following vacancy in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS):

Assistant Professor (Ref. No.: FHS-AP83)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Perform academic duties, including but not limited to teaching modules at the undergraduate and graduate level of Social Work (Mental Health), and other jointly collaborative programmes;
2. Support and promote the Faculty’s objectives centered on excellence in teaching and learning through high-quality curriculum planning, instruction, and service;
3. Supervise undergraduate and graduate internships and research projects;
4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in high-quality journals;
5. Support in-service training project;
6. Be involved in tender proposals to the DSEDJ, IAS, and other funding bodies;
7. Ensure delivery of the Department’s contribution to the University and the Faculty’s strategic plans;
8. Support and develop academic leadership within the department and the wider community.

Requirements:
1. PhD Degree in psychology, health sciences, or social sciences related fields;
2. Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience working in higher education setting;
3. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience working in mental health setting;
4. Credential received from the international community in the fields of expertise;
5. Professional license from a recognized regional or international agency;
6. Commitment to active engagement with students and colleagues;
7. Ability to contribute to the formation of strategy and plans at the faculty level, through engagement with the Dean and faculty colleagues, conducting environmental scanning, and assessing opportunities and risks;
8. Publications in peer-reviewed journals;
9. Proficient in English and Chinese;
10. Macao ID holder is preferable.

Salary and benefits will be commensurable with the qualifications and experience of candidates.

For application:
• Applicants should visit http://www.usj.edu.mo/en/about/careers-at-usj/ for more details, and submit their applications online.
• All documents and personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only.
• Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred Availability: 5th of January 2026