Description

Department/ Unit: Faculty of Social Science

Closing Date: Until the post is filled

The Gender Studies Programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first programme in gender studies in the tertiary education sector in Hong Kong. It is an interdisciplinary unit based in the Faculty of Social Science, offering Bachelor, MA, MPhil and PhD programmes. The forward-looking team of Gender Studies Programme is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Professor on substantiation (tenure) track to join from the academic year 2026-27 or as soon as possible.

The appointee is expected to

(a)    conduct research and secure research grants;

(b)    teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 

(c)    supervise students’ theses; and                                                                       

(d)    undertake administrative duties.

Applicants should possess:

(i)    a PhD degree by the time of reporting for duty;

(ii)    relevant research experience in gender/sex/sexuality-related areas;

(iii)   demonstrated potential/ ability for high quality research; and 

(iv)   a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to excellent research, teaching, and service.

Applicants specializing in any of the following areas are preferred: 

•    Empirical gender/sex/sexuality studies

•    ⁠Human and social development 

•    Social sustainability or sustainable development

Applicants who specialize in a subject field in Social Science (e.g., Journalism, Social Work, Political Science, Economics) that adds to the diversity of the existing team or whose profile strengthens the programme’s internationalization are preferred. Applicants in cognate subjects (e.g., Education) will also be considered if they possess a profile of a good match to Social Science and especially if they are strong in quantitative empirical research.

Application Procedure

Candidates should complete and submit the online application form with the following documents/information: 

(a)    latest CV;

(b)    a cover letter; 

(c)    a research statement; 

(d)    two sample publications; 

(e)    a teaching statement; 

(f)    copies of academic credentials and relevant certificates; 

(g)    names and contact information of three referees; and

(h)    evidence of teaching performance, if applicable.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement, and may lead to a longer-term appointment or substantiation.

Review of applications will start in April 2026 and continue until the post is filled.

For more information about the programme, please visit: https://www.gender.cuhk.edu.hk/. For initial enquiries, please contact Ms. Winnie Ling of the programme (email: winnieling@cuhk.edu.hk).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts

Organization: Faculty of Social Science

Unposting Date: Ongoing