Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor

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Hong Kong - Hong Kong

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 24-08-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 531392) to commence as soon as possible on a four-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Hong Kong Medical Council and postgraduate professional qualifications in clinical disciplines in relation to clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching and its development preferably in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases to help advance the strengths of the Departments teaching in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education. They should be able to conduct courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; supervise postgraduate research students; demonstrate the potential for conducting independent research by track record on research publications; and also demonstrate broad knowledge and clinical experience in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases preferably from laboratory to the bedside.

The appointee will participate in organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes; conduct research; provide clinical services at the Universitys teaching hospitals; and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and about the Department can be obtained at who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 527348) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and at least 3 reference letters. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 19 2025or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 531392) to commence as soon as possible on a four-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the e...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Classroom Experience
  • Medical Management
  • Library Services
  • Pharmacy Residency
  • Research Experience
  • Teaching
  • Higher Education Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Research Laboratory Experience

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