"Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy [Ref. R/247/25]"

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Duties

Deliver outstanding teaching and effectively manage undergraduate and postgraduate courses, either individually or as part of a team. The appointee is expected to produce high-quality, impactful research and contribute significantly to the academic community. Responsibilities include conducting excellent research, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervising PhD students. Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor or above are also expected to undertake administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

Candidates for Chair Professor should possess strong academic qualifications, substantial relevant experience in higher education, and an internationally recognized record of research and scholarship. They are expected to provide strong academic leadership in the development of teaching and research within the Department, along with effective managerial leadership.

Candidates applying for Professor and Associate Professor positions should possess a PhD, demonstrate relevant teaching experience, and have an extensive record of research publications in top-tier journals. They should show a commitment to quality teaching and be capable of providing research leadership, curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a PhD or be near completion, with strong potential to publish in top-tier journals.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Accountancy, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : achead@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department of Accountancy (email: achead@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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