Senior LecturerLecturerAssistant Lecturer

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at HKU newly established in 2025 is a truly unique academic initiativeunprecedented in its joint support from the Faculties of Medicine Engineering Dentistry and Science. This diverse collaboration forms a dynamic interdisciplinary platform where innovation thrives at the intersection of healthcare and technology. SBME offers cutting-edge programmes (for both undergraduates and postgraduates) and research opportunities that blend engineering medicine and clinical expertise. With strong industry links and a global outlook SBME empowers students to become future leaders in medical technology and to help shape the future of healthcare.

Applications are invited for appointment asSenior Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Engineering (Ref.: 533478) to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

We are seeking a developing or emerging professional leader who will push the boundaries of the biomedical engineering field through innovative high-impact research. The appointee will design and teach engaging courses in biomedical engineering across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes inspiring the next generation of leaders while advancing knowledge in this field.

Applicants should have a Masters degree or preferably a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering (BME) biomedical sciences biotechnology or a related discipline. A strong track record of teaching should be demonstrated including one or more of the following elements related to training in contemporary biomedical engineering:

• Foundational BME courses
• Project-based courses (including Final Year Projects)
• BME summer training courses
• Basic electrical and mechanical engineering (electricity and electronics basics mechanics robotics etc.)
• Fundamental Biology & Chemistry (molecular biology biomaterials tissue engineering);
• Artificial intelligence & Data Science related to biomedicine (machine learning computational modeling digital health etc.)
• Interfacing Engineering with Clinical Medicine (linking biomedical mechanical and electrical engineering together with clinical disciplines such as orthopaedics ophthalmology surgery radiology neurology and others)

They could also form a team to establish new elements of active learning or student-directed learning in BME curriculum focusing on design thinking from identifying gaps and opportunities in the need area to prototyping and proof of concept testing.

Applicants are expected to be dedicated educators who have strong communication and organizational skills the ability to work independently and as a team and be able to multi-task. Expertise in teaching hands-on prototyping/projects in BME makerspaces is a plus. Candidates with relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. The position offered depends on level of expertise and years of teaching experience at least 10 years for Senior Lecturer and 3 years for Lecturer. Those with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Lecturer.

The appointee will be responsible for teaching conducting tutorials and demonstrations supporting curriculum design and developing teaching materials which can also include hands-on project-based and active learning courses for undergraduate students. He/She will work closely with a team of colleagues dedicated to the development and delivery of innovative pedagogical approaches to improve student learning process in undergraduate degree programme and BME-related extracurricular activities.

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 totaling up to 15% of basic salary for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer or up to 10% of basic salary for Assistant Lecturer. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable for Senior Lecturer.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a teaching statement. Review of applications will start on December 22 2025 and continue untilApril 22 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.