University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 533895 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Chinese (04100) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP) in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 533895), to commence as soon as possible and no later than August 2026, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The CLEP primarily aims to equip students with the requisite Chinese language skills for academic and professional pursuits. The programme offers tailor-made, discipline-specific practical Chinese language courses to undergraduates across all faculties within the University. For more information about the CLEP, please visit https://www.clep.hku.hk. Applicants should meet the following criteria: Hold a Master's degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in Chinese or a related discipline. Have at least 5 years of post-qualification teaching experience at the tertiary level, with a proven track record in teaching, and a strong commitment to education. Be capable of designing and teaching practical Chinese courses. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, along with proficiency in Putonghua. Maintain a portfolio showcasing the application of AI and Information Technology in Chinese language and culture teaching. Preference will be extended to applicants who possess one or more of the following additional qualifications: Experience in language enhancement funded projects, such as UGC’s TDLEG or the University's teaching development initiatives. Experience in Experiential Learning (EL) and in organizing and leading EL programmes and student outbound activities. A high level of competence in written English. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the CLEP courses and working on language enhancement projects, together with some administrative duties. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 16, 2026 (extended to January 30, 2026) or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.

Ref.: 532595 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Nursing (20800) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor of Practice (several posts) in the School of Nursing (Ref.: 532595), to commence as soon as possible, on a two- to three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Fractional appointment may be considered for the suitable candidate. Applicants should possess a Registered Nurse qualification registrable with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong and a doctoral degree in Nursing or a related discipline, with local recognition and evidence of national or regional recognition of clinical excellence. They should also have substantial experience in teaching, training and/or curriculum development. The appointees are expected to play a key role in leading the School’s advanced clinical training and laboratory teaching programmes, pursuing new strategic directions for further development of clinical education within the School, etc. 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 the 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. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and 2 reference letters. Review of applications will start on December 30, 2025 and continue until June 15, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

Ref.: 534174 Work type: Full-time Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000) Categories: Professoriate Staff We are pleased to invite outstanding scholars to join HKUMed to contribute to our expanding research portfolio, and clinical and teaching activities. This is an open-discipline call. Recruitment areas include Bioinformatics and Bioengineering; Cancer Biology & Therapeutics; Chinese Medicine; various specialties under Clinical Medicine; Data Science/Big Data/AI Applications in Biomedicine & Health; Emerging Infectious Diseases; Global Health; Immunology and Virology; Neuroscience; Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacology & Pharmacy; and Structural, Synthetic & Computational Biology. Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 534174), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates for the positions of Professor/ Associate Professor may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to University’s approval. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; (ii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iii) evidence of international recognition; (iv) a strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Appointees shall be mapped to relevant departments based on their research disciplines. Depending on the strategic priorities of the hosting departments, they are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Information about respective teaching departments can be obtained at https://www.med.hku.hk/en/depts/teaching. 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 appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, 2 or 3 most significant research publications, and contact information for at least three referees. Review of applications will start on March 16, 2026 and continue until July 15, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.