Tenure-Track Clinical Associate ...

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave and medical benefits

Housing benefits

Résumé du poste

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a tenure-track position as Clinical Associate Professor / Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 537482). The appointment is four-year fixed-term with renewal and potential for tenure consideration.

Applicants should hold a dental or medical degree with OMFR qualification and a strong research track record, along with demonstrated teaching and leadership in KE activities.

Qualifications

• Dental or medical degree with OMFR specialty and postgraduate qualifications.
• Proven research record and international publications.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical practice.
• Active involvement in KE and leadership in education programmes.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical training to dental undergraduates.
• Teach taught postgraduate students.
• Supervise research postgraduate students.
• Provide consultative service and conduct research in OMFR.

Connaissances

Clinical teaching

Research leadership

Knowledge exchange

Formation

Dental/Medical degree

Master of Dental Surgery in OMFR

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

The University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 537482), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure prior to the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong, China and the only one in China that uses English as the medium of instruction. The high quality of the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research excellence, knowledge exchange (KE) and clinical/professional services have attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s global rankings among the top three by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten out of the past twelve years (2015-2026). The Faculty’s strategic research themes include AI+ & Precision Dentistry, Regenerative Dentistry, Global Oral Health, and Oral Ecosystem & One Health. The Faculty also plays important roles in public and professional education through its KE activities and Global Education Hub for Oral Healthcare Professionals (GEHOHP), translational research & innovation via its Global Hub for Future Dentistry (GHFD) in collaboration with HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, and enhancement of its global impacts through proactive engagement, networking and partnership.

For appointment as Clinical Associate Professor

Applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, a clinical specialist qualification or equivalent status in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and a Ph.D. degree or equivalent. They should also have: (i) proven evidence of quality research, publications in high quality international journals, and local and regional recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; (ii) demonstrated ability in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical practice and research; (iii) demonstrated participation in Faculty and University affairs; and (iv) demonstrated ability in knowledge exchange (KE) activities, and leadership in professional education programmes or community engagement.

For appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor

Applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a Master of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. They should also have: (i) ability in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and practice; (ii) potential for and interest in research; (iii) ability and willingness to participate in Faculty affairs; and (iv) active participation in KE activities.

Possession of good administrative and academic leadership skills will be an advantage. Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data applications in dentistry is a great merit.

The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical training to dental undergraduates, teaching taught postgraduates, supervising research postgraduates, providing consultative service, and conducting research in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://facdent.hku.hk/. For general enquiries, please contact Professor L.J. Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at [e-mail]. For information about the post, please contact Professor C. McGrath at [e-mail].

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 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, 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.)

Closes October 29, 2026.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.