Professor of Sociology — Stratification & Population Studies

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical benefits

Annual leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for Professor or Associate Professor in Sociology (Social Stratification and Inequality / Population Studies). The appointment starts on September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term contract with possible renewal, or tenure for outstanding candidates subject to approval.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership, with a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Demography/Population Studies, or related field.
• Strong commitment to teaching, research and leadership.
• Proven record of scholarly leadership and high-impact publications.
• Track record of securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentor Ph.D. students and junior faculty; contribute to departmental leadership and research centres.
• Lead or contribute to major research projects and collaborations; secure external funding.
• Publish in high-impact sociology, demography, or interdisciplinary journals.

Skills

Scholarly leadership

Teaching excellence

Research funding

Mentoring

Quantitative research

Education

PhD in Sociology or Demography/Population Studies

Job description

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for Professor or Associate Professor in Sociology (Social Stratification and Inequality / Population Studies). The appointment starts on September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term contract with possible renewal, or tenure for outstanding candidates subject to approval.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership, with a