"HKU Open Faculty Positions"

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is welcoming outstanding international scholars at all levels from all disciplines to join our vibrant academic community and contribute to our thriving research environment.

The University
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 17th in QS World University Rankings 2025, 2nd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, 35th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, and is recognised by THE as the world’s 4th most international university in 2025.

Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences) and a cross-disciplinary School of Computing and Data Science, the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 39,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 90 countries, and more than 9,000 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects required for future expansion.

Applications
HKU offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package as well as adequate start-up support. Interested applicants should submit online applications via https://www.prof-scholars.hku.hk/apply-now with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, 2 most significant research publications, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications is on a continuous basis.