Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Urban Studies)

GRM@CUHK Department of Geography and Resource Management 地理與資源管理學系; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Chinese University of Hong Kong—Department of Geography and Resource Management invites applications for Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Urban Studies. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree with an outstanding research record and a strong interest in urban studies, urban planning, human geography, and related fields.

Teaching experience and collaboration with professional bodies are advantageous.

Formación

• Doctoral degree required.
• Strong background in urban studies/urban planning/human geography or related fields.
• Outstanding research record with potential for international impact.
• Professional qualifications or standing (e.g. RTPI, RICS) advantageous; teaching experience and AI expertise relevant.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Deliver high-quality teaching through experiential and field-based methods.
• Conduct high-quality independent research.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research projects.
• Undertake administrative service.
• Foster engagement with professional institutions, public agencies, and industry partners.

Conocimientos

Urban studies

Urban planning

Human geography

Teaching excellence

Educación

Doctoral degree

Descripción del empleo

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Urban Studies) (Ref. 260001U9)

Department of Geography and Resource Management

The Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor / Assistant Professor.

Applicants should possess (i) a doctoral degree; (ii) a strong academic background in one or more of the following fields: urban studies, urban planning, human geography, and related fields; (iii) an outstanding record of research and scholarly achievement commensurate with their career stage, demonstrating research excellence and strong potential for international impact. Relevant professional qualifications and/or professional standing (e.g. membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent professional bodies), teaching experience in relevant fields, and/or expertise in artificial intelligence will be considered advantageous.

• contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels across a range of urban studies themes, including the critical and comparative studies of cities and urbanization;
• deliver high-quality teaching through innovative, experiential and field-based teaching and supervision of student-led research;
• conduct high-quality independent research;
• collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on relevant research projects;
• undertake administrative service;
• foster engagement and collaboration with professional institutions, public agencies, and industry partners.

Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to three years initially, with an expected commencement date of August 2027 or as soon as practicable thereafter. Subject to performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation. A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The Department warmly welcomes applications from outstanding candidates who are passionate about advancing research and education in urban studies and related fields. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department ranked 21st and 5th globally by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and Shanghai Ranking by Subject 2026 respectively. The Department offers a vibrant and collaborative academic environment with a strong focus on smart, sustainable, and healthy cities. The successful appointee will have the opportunity to pursue impactful research, collaborate with leading scholars, and contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Urban Studies Programme co-organised with the School of Architecture.

For more details about the Department, please visit https://www.grm.cuhk.edu.hk/. For enquiries, please email [e-mail].