Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Cattle Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences [Ref. R/187/26]

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.

CityUHK is the first and only University in the region to offer a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM). The 6-year BVM, established in 2017 in partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, received dual accreditation from the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2023. In 2028, the JCC will become eligible for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), established in 2020 in the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC), is a vibrant, multidisciplinary department represented by both local and international faculty. CityUHK is ranked #1 as the Most International University in THE 2024, 2025 & 2026. The department’s needs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a clinical skills laboratory, a teaching dairy farm that produces dairy products sold on campus, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, a necropsy suite, a veterinary teaching hospital and research laboratories. The VCS department has recently relocated to the new home of the JCC, the Jockey Club One Health Tower, in the heart of the CityUHK campus in Kowloon Tong. A generous start-up grant and administrative support are offered for the appointee.

The position will be appointed on clinical track or tenure track.

Duties

The appointee will actively contribute to the missions of VCS to train highly professional veterinary clinicians, to advance animal health through clinical research and to engage with the local and international community. The appointee will teach across the BVM curriculum to ensure that students can attain Day 1 competences in ruminant handling, husbandry, health and production; will lead students on clinical rotations in ruminant practice and will support the Farm Manager and veterinary staff at CityUHK Farm through provision of veterinary services, nutrition advice and case-management of cattle at CityUHK Farm, including on-call support as required.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences through service roles, administrative work and other duties to facilitate the further development of the College and its Department as a whole. We expect individuals to develop their work internationally through services, networking and leadership in the field. Active involvement in research is expected. Tenure-track faculty are expected to acquire extramural funding and establish an independent research programme.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a veterinary qualification recognised for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong, together with experience in clinical teaching and research. For Clinical Track appointment, Board certification (European, Australian/New Zealand, American or equivalent Boards) in the relevant discipline is essential; a PhD is desirable but not essential. Candidates with credentials for Board certification, completed or near completion, may also apply. For Tenure Track appointment, a PhD is essential; Board Certification in the relevant discipline is highly desirable but not essential.

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). 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 Professor Stefan HOBI (email: stefhobi@cityu.edu.hk). Individuals are very welcome to contact Professor Hobi for inquiries and informal discussions.

To apply, please submit an online application and include a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, a joint teaching-research statement including your position on diversity, equity and inclusion and current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to Professor Stefan HOBI (email: stefhobi@cityu.edu.hk). Review of applications will start from 19 June 2026, and will continue until the posts are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and those shortlisted for the post of Clinical 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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