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Information about City University of Hong Kong for Academics

Dedicated to excellence, CityUHK offers a plethora of opportunities for those looking to expand and grow their professional careers. In 2025, 32 scholars from CityUHK were named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate, the highest percentage of the world's most Highly Cited Researchers in Hong Kong by faculty size. 

Distinguished Visiting Professors Scheme: CityUHK invites internationally acclaimed scholars to our campus to expand your research network. With flexible periods of visiting at your own convenience, learn more and join our academic talent pool here.

Distinguished Visiting Professors Scheme: CityUHK invites internationally acclaimed scholars to our campus to expand your research network. With flexible periods of visiting at your own convenience, learn more and join our academic talent pool here.

Global Research Assistant Professors Scheme: Fostering a vibrant academic environment that encourages innovative research directions and interdisciplinary collaborations, CityUHK strives to recognise and promote emerging research excellence. Find out more here.

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Global Scholar Recruitment Campaign

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

City University of Hong Kong

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City University of Hong Kong

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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to: biomedical science and engineering veterinary science computer science and data science neuroscience and neural engineering bio-statistics and AI-healthcare smart/semi-conductor manufacturing AI/robotics/autonomous systems aerospace and microelectronics engineering energy generation and storage digital business and innovation management fintech and business analytics computational social sciences digital humanities digital and new media law and technology private law healthy, smart and sustainable cities Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment. Please visit Colleges, Schools and Departments in CityUHK at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/academic/colleges-schools-and-departments City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Best Global Universities Rankings #54 (U.S.News & World Report 2025-2026); World University Rankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #14 (THE 2026) and #7 (QS 2026)

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3 Jun 2026

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Reputation building in the AI era: why universities must focus on meaningful global engagement
As universities navigate intensifying global competition, reputation building has become about far more than rankings alone. The Reputation Lab – organised in partnership with City University of Hong Kong – during the 2026 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress, will offer a productive, open platform for creating new connections and shared learning

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