Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer (A&SS)

HKMU; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation programme for overseas

Annual leave

Staff development sponsorships

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invites applications for Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer in Public Administration at the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences. The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, pursue research, and contribute to curriculum design and knowledge transfer.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Public Administration, demonstrate strong teaching, supervisory experience, and a record of scholarly publications, with leadership in

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Public Administration with HK/China focus.
• Substantial teaching and postgraduate supervision experience.
• Strong research record and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Proven ability to secure external research funding.
• Experience in curriculum development and course design.
• Good command of English and Chinese; university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and deliver courses in Public Administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable outlets; apply for grants.
• Participate in departmental and university activities and administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public administration

Teaching & supervision

Research & publications

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Grant applications

English/Chinese bilingual

Education

Doctorate in Public Administration

Job description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges — as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:
Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer (A&SS) – (26002HY)

Job

: Full-time Academic

School/Unit

: Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences

Closing Date

: 19/Nov/2026, 3:59:00 PM

++Major Duties and Responsibilities++

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Planning, development, coordination and delivery (including classroom teaching) of courses, and where necessary, programme administration in Public Administration at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Engaging in academic research and publication, and research grant applications;
• Participating in scholarly and professional activities, Department/School/University activities and administration; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

++Candidates++

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• An earned doctorate in Public Administration, with expertise in areas of public sector management in Hong Kong and China;

• Substantial relevant teaching/professional experience;

• Good academic background and achievements;

• Good command of English and Chinese;

• Demonstrated academic leadership and contributions in higher education;

• High level of competence in teaching and postgraduate student supervision;

• Substantial contribution through effective innovation in delivery of education, curriculum development, course design and teaching/learning methodologies;

• Solid record of research and peer-reviewed scholarly publications in prestigious outlets;

• Good accomplishments in obtaining external competitive research grants;

• Substantial achievements in knowledge transfer; and

• Considerable contribution to the University, profession and community.

The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc.

++Terms and Conditions for Appointment++

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

++”Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”++

Overseas candidates who are successfully appointed by the University and below age 50 will be eligible to apply for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”. This programme offers the opportunity to reside in assigned accommodation free of charge for a period of up to six months, subject to terms and conditions.