Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise M.Phil./Ph.D.

students, conduct scholarly research, and provide clinical service at affiliated hospitals. The appointment is a four-year fixed-term with renewal possibility and potential for tenure.

Qualifications

• Medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
• Preference for specialist qualification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with potential for academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teach predominantly at the undergraduate level and supervise postgraduate students.
• Teach postgraduate courses and supervise M.Phil. and Ph.D. students.
• Conduct high-quality scholarly research and provide clinical service at affiliated hospitals.
• Participate in departmental, faculty and university administration/ services.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Education

Medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 537484), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, preferably a specialist qualification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and an interest in pursuing a career in academic medicine. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in teaching, and preferably possess the expertise to help reinforce and advance the Department’s teaching strengths in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education. They should also demonstrate the potential for conducting independent research by track record on research publications. The ability to speak Cantonese will be an advantage, although teaching, research and professional activities are conducted in English.

The appointee will undertake teaching responsibilities primarily at the undergraduate level. He/She will also teach postgraduate courses and supervise M.Phil. and Ph.D. students. In addition, he/she is expected to conduct high-quality scholarly research, provide clinical service and patient care at the University’s affiliate teaching hospitals, and participate in services/administration at the Departmental, Faculty and University levels. Travelling to Chinese Mainland may be required occasionally.

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.

Review of applications will start from December 19, 2026 and continue until April 8, 2027, 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