Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine
- Employer
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Closing date
- 31 Mar 2025
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Ref.: 530499
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700)
Categories: Professoriate Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 530499), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract.
Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and preferably a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent. They should have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching medical students and training interns and residents; the capacity to contribute to undergraduate curriculum development; outstanding achievements in research and publications; and proven clinical competence. Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are Cantonese, Putonghua and English.
The appointee will teach, organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, conduct high-quality scholarly research, provide clinical service and patient care at the University's teaching hospitals, and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and the Faculty. He/She may be required to assist in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, and travelling to Shenzhen may therefore be required. Further information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.surgery.hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (a) an executive summary describing the most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date C.V. highlighting the best publications in recent years; and (c) a 1-page description of the future research and career plan. Review of applications will start on November 28, 2024 and continue until March 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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