Tenure-Track ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant Professor in Audiology
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Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Audiology (Ref.: 533787)
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 worlds top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 33rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and is recognised as the 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) the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs innovations and global impact. There are 42330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries and more than 9600 academic academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects required for future expansion.
The Faculty of Education
HKU has been involved in teacher education since 1917 and the Faculty of Education was established in 1984. The Faculty of Education is forward-looking and world leading ranking 3rd globally in Education (QS 2025). It has assumed an important role in educational research and professional training as a major provider of teacher education programmes and has contributed significantly to education policy and development in Hong Kong with its strong expertise in policy analysis and curriculum development. The Faculty was also the first in Hong Kong to offer degree programmes that train speech therapists and audiologists for the local community. More information about the Faculty can be found at Position
We now invite applications for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Audiology in the Faculty of Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will teach mainly in and provide service to the speech-language pathology and audiology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts with colleagues across the University. He/She will also supervise research postgraduate students contribute actively to research and knowledge exchange undertake clinical practicum supervision and assume service/administrative responsibilities as appropriate. Those appointed at the senior level will also lead collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives in research and knowledge exchange mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers and assume high-level service/administrative responsibilities.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree in Audiology or a related discipline; (ii) experience or knowledge in clinical audiology with children and/or adults; and (iii) a proven track record in or strong potential for research scholarly publications and competitive external funding. Experience in tertiary teaching will be an advantage. Those with qualifications and experience acceptable for professional registration with the Hong Kong Institute of Audiologists are preferred.
What We Offer
The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 3 years initially to commence on August 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms subject to approval.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload a cover letter indicating the earliest availability date an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees one sample of a representative research output a research plan of not more than 2 pages and a teaching statement of not more than 2 pages. Review of applications will start on December 15 2025 and continue until January 31 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
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About Company
Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
