Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Housing benefits

Contract-end gratuity

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Hong Kong is seeking applications for the position of Tenure-Track Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree and a robust record in research and scholarship. Responsibilities include teaching biomedical science subjects, establishing a research group, and engaging in academic collaborations. Competitive salary and benefits including housing and medical coverage are offered. Applications must be submitted online by June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Evidence of international recognition and a strong record of scholarship.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach biomedical science subjects spanning human health and diseases.
• Establish a well-funded research group focusing on biology and medicine.
• Contribute to strategic developments in academic and research collaborations.

Skills

Engaging students in inquiry-based learning

Strong publication record

Research grants

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (several posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 534083), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline;
• evidence of international recognition and a strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives;
• a strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching biomedical science subjects relevant to human health and diseases spanning basic biochemical, cellular and molecular biology to whole body organization and homeostasis, across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes including medical, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing and/or Chinese medicine.
• Establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on biology and medicine at the forefront of research, spanning basic molecular and cellular processes, developmental and stem cell biology, cancer, body defence systems, neuroscience, bioinformatics and bioengineering.
• Make substantial contributions to the School’s strategic developments in academic and research collaborations locally, regionally and internationally.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.:532410) need not re-apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
• The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary.
• Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

Application Instructions

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. including contact details for three referees, a one-paragraph bio‑sketch and a summary of the four most significant publications highlighting specific contributions to each on a single A4 page, and statements of research and teaching interests. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026 or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised

Jan 12, 2026 (HK Time)

Applications close

Jun 30, 2026 (HK Time)