North Park University

Job Description DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES As a pioneer in degree-level strategic communication education in Hong Kong, the Department of Communication Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University has a distinguished history of nurturing accomplished professionals in advertising, branding, public relations, and organisational communication. The Department offers the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Public Relations and Advertising with two concentrations: Public Relations and Advertising and Branding. Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Public Relations or Advertising (25260693) The Department invites applications for two full-time positions at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor in Public Relations or Advertising. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct cutting-edge and impactful academic research, pursue prestigious external research grants, supervise research postgraduate students and undergraduate honours projects, contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, and fulfill service and administrative duties. Those appointed at Associate Professor or Professor rank will also be expected to assume higher-level administrative responsibilities and mentor junior faculty members. Requirements: A PhD degree in Communication or a related discipline; A strong publication record in high-impact international refereed journals; and Substantial tertiary teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience in strategic communication and/or expertise in any of the following areas: stakeholder psychology and engagement, organisational agility, AI applications in public relations, AI-powered advertising, computational advertising, and data analytics for advertising. Candidates with local experience are also highly valued. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for up to three years, commencing in September 2026 or on a mutually agreed date. Re-appointments thereafter will be subject to performance and mutual agreement. Outstanding candidates at Associate Professor or Professor rank may be considered for tenure on appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Ref.: 533551 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (holding the title of Research Manager) in the Faculty of Social Sciences  We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will involve in the research team of the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (www.JCECC.hk) to work on cutting-edge research and evaluation studies in end-of-life care. Duties and Responsibilities Drive research activities towards defined goals and priorities within a specified timeline Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals or other means Draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects Liaise with project collaborators and partners Mentor junior research staff Support and perform other duties as assigned Requirements Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a related discipline (those with a Master’s degree plus at least 1 year’s post-qualification experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant) Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics Good analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills The ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team The capacity to develop and pursue a coherent research agenda The ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact Proficiency in statistical software packages, including R and SPSS, for large and complex data analysis Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking research related to end-of-life care is advantageous What We Offer The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on temporary basis until June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V, quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2026 (Extended to June 30, 2026), or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Job Description DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Research Assistant Professor in Computer Science (25260697) The Department presently offers BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes, and is now seeking outstanding applicants for the Research Assistant Professor positions (3 vacancies). Responsibilities: The positions are created and funded as part of the strategic research development initiatives in the Department. The appointees will be provided with a conducive research environment, and will work within an established group of faculty in the Department. They are also expected to perform group-based high-impact research and undertake some teaching duties. Requirements: Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and sufficiently demonstrate abilities to conduct high-quality research in one of the Department's key research areas: (i) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; (ii) Big Data Analytics and Management; (iii) Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition; and (iv) Distributed Systems and Networking. These key research areas have a special thematic focus on (a) Health Informatics and (b) Security and Privacy-aware Computing related applications. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For enquiry, please contact Prof. Jianliang Xu, Head of Department (email: xujl@comp.hkbu.edu.hk). More information about the Department can be found on its website at https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.