Associate / Assistant Professor (Corporate Communication)

The School is seeking outstanding candidates, early career or established social scientists, with expertise in public relations and corporate communication in a digital and global society. Areas of particular interest include organizational responsibility and advocacy, government, public affairs, public-sector communication, digital engagement, and the ethical and governance implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies within this domain. The School also welcomes expertise that brings international, cross-cultural, or comparative perspectives to the field in a digital society.

The appointee is expected to contribute to the teaching of the School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School welcomes candidates using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches, and a variety of theoretical orientations.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD in Communication or other related fields; (ii) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and (iii) demonstrated potential/ ability for research and a cohesive research agenda. Applicants capable of engaging in interdisciplinary research and collaboration are preferred.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications will be offered. The comprehensive benefit package provided by the University includes generous academic leave, annual leave, medical care, retirement scheme contributions, contract-end gratuity, and housing benefits. Appointment will normally be made on  contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2027, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

The School of Journalism and Communication has a strong focus on research and provides its members with solid support for their research work. Faculty members are productive and committed researchers as well as devoted educators. The faculty team at the School features a combination of highly promising young scholars and established scholars who are leaders in their own fields, including two elected Fellows of the International Communication Association. The School is ranked #16 globally in communication and media studies by the QS World University Ranking by Subject in 2026. The School has a strong tradition of upholding freedom of the press, of expression, and of academic research.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please complete the online application at http://career.cuhk.edu.hk/ and attach a letter of interest and CV. Review of applications and shortlisting will start in November until the post is filled. 

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.