Assistant Professor (Ref : 2500479)

Department of Science and Environmental Studies

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes and undertakes research work in the core areas of Science / STEM Education, Environmental Studies and General Studies.

The Department seeks to recruit an emerging scholar at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biology-related disciplines, preferably with some knowledge and experience in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) / Environmental Management.  The successful candidate is expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum / programme development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, obtain research funding and conduct research leading to publications in recognized refereed journals.  He or she is also required to supervise students’ field experience, Honours / Capstone projects and internships and contribute to departmental activities and professional services for the community.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a related discipline.  They should demonstrate strong research capability and possess an impressive teaching and research track records in related fields.  Possessing post-qualification teaching experience in the tertiary education sectors and commitment to high qualify teaching will be an advantage.

For information on the Department, please visit  http : / / www.eduhk.hk / ses .

For enquiries, please contact Professor HO Wing Kei at  https : / / www.cpjobs.com / hk / job / assistant-professor-ref-2500479-4191663?ut... .

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV.  Review of applications will start from 23 May 2025, and will continue until the post is filled.  Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to  http : / / www.eduhk.hk / jobsopp / index.php?glang=en .

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and / or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at  http : / / www.eduhk.hk .

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.