University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 534962 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: Faculty of Dentistry (08000) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Fractional Senior Clinical Practitioner in Cariology of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 534962), to commence as soon as possible on a fixed-term (50% fractional) basis for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants must possess a dental or medical (Bachelor’s) degree or equivalent and a Fellowship by examination (or by formal assessment) or Board Certification in General Dentistry by examination, or clinical specialist status or equivalent. Their clinical expertise should enjoy regional acclaim as evidenced by extensive clinical or teaching experience, regional clinical publications/presentations, and regional recognition of clinical excellence in the comprehensive treatment of dental patients and preferably a higher qualification in Conservative Dentistry, General Dental Practice or Family Dentistry. The appointee will supervise clinical teaching of undergraduate students in the nominated Discipline (including Comprehensive Dental Care), provide clinical service, and assist in managing students’ families of patients. Those with clinical specialist status or equivalent may also provide clinical training to postgraduate students, depending on the nominated Discipline. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor E.H.N. Pow at ehnpow@hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The successful candidate is required to obtain a valid registration with the Dental Council of Hong Kong. (Note: Applicants who do not hold a local dental license must fulfil the essential requirements under the laws of a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong, China, in order to be eligible for Limited Registration. For details, please refer to the Dental Council of Hong Kong’s website at https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/registration/part_III.html.) The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from April 30, 2026 and continue until May 16, 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

Ref.: 534960 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health (Ref.: 534960), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree in statistics, mathematics, biostatistics or a related discipline; (ii) prior research experience in infectious disease modelling and epidemiology; (iii) a proven track record of impactful research, publications, external grants and leadership; (iv) experience in teaching and supervising postgraduate students. The appointee will be expected to teach biostatistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct independent research in infectious disease modelling and epidemiology, supervise junior staff and research postgraduate students. He/she will also be expected to perform administrative duties. 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. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV as well as statements of research and teaching. Please ensure your CV includes (i) your ORCID website link, (ii) H-index (as per Scopus), (iii) total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and (iv) total number of first-authored papers. Please also include the names and contact emails of three referees in the application form. Review of applications will start from June 16, 2026 and continue until July 16, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534202 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Sociology (30400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology (Ref.: 534202), to commence in January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. The Department of Sociology was founded in 1967 as the first sociology department in Hong Kong. It is based within the Faculty of Social Sciences and encompasses sociology, demography, criminology, and anthropology, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the study of social issues anywhere in the world. The Department has strong traditions in qualitative research, particularly ethnographic and participatory methods, and has expanded its expertise in quantitative research, social statistics and demography. The 2026 QS World University Ranking rated the Department the 24th among the world’s top 200 universities in the subject of sociology. The Department offers a range of innovative and engaging taught programmes, including undergraduate major/minor programmes in Sociology, Criminology, and Media & Cultural Studies. In addition to research postgraduate degrees, it also offers three taught postgraduate programmes in Sociology, Criminology, and Media, Culture and Creative Cities. Its faculty, research postgraduate students and post-doctoral fellows, are actively engaged in cutting-edge research and excel in producing excellent scholarly research in the social sciences. The Department is also home to the HKU Anthropology Research Network. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://sociology.hku.hk. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology or a related field, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and academic leadership. Those who are specialised in cybercrime and/or digital harm, with a research background on issues such as surveillance, digital victimology, misinformation, artificial intelligence and crime, and financial crimes (such as online fraud and money laundering) are particularly welcome. A solid research track record in complementing digital methods with theory-driven and empirically grounded work on these topics is an advantage. The appointee is expected to publish research, teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise students at graduate and undergraduate levels, and take on service/administrative responsibilities. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the 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, totaling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (1) a cover letter, (2) an up-to-date CV with the contact information of three referees, (3) graduate transcripts and certificates, (4) one writing sample, (5) a research plan (two pages), (6) a teaching statement (also two pages) and teaching evaluations, and (7) outlines of two proposed undergraduate courses. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.