Clinical Associate Professor of Practice

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Housing benefits

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Hong Kong is seeking a Clinical Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Microbiology. This role involves engaging with patients, conducting research, and advancing teaching in medical education. Applicants need a valid medical qualification in Hong Kong and a Specialty Fellowship. A competitive salary, housing benefits, and a retirement scheme contribution are part of the offer. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until September 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
• Higher professional qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to conduct research in their respective field.
• Direct communication with patients is required

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the Department of Microbiology.
• Advance clinical service and teaching strengths.
• Engage directly with patients.

Skills

Direct communication with patients

Research capacity

Commitment to clinical service

Teaching skills

Education

Medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong

Specialty Fellowship of relevant Hong Kong colleges

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534740), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship of the relevant Hong Kong colleges under the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or equivalent. Proven capacity and potential in conducting research in their respective field(s) would be an advantage. Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are English, Cantonese and Putonghua. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical service and teaching, and will be expected to help advance the strengths of the Department’s teaching in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533262) need not re-apply.

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 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 an up-to-date C.V., and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 19, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.