Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology

Applications are invited for appointment asTenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology(Ref.:534202) to commence inJanuary 2027or as soon as possible thereafter on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department of Sociology was founded in 1967 as the first sociology department in Hong Kong. It is based within the Faculty of Social Sciences and encompasses sociology demography criminology and anthropology fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the study of social issues anywhere in the world. The Department has strong traditions in qualitative research particularly ethnographic and participatory methods and has expanded its expertise in quantitative research social statistics and demography. The 2026 QS World University Ranking rated the Department the 24th among the worlds top 200 universities in the subject of sociology. The Department offers a range of innovative and engaging taught programmes including undergraduate major/minor programmes in Sociology Criminology and Media & Cultural addition to research postgraduate degrees it also offers three taught postgraduate programmes in Sociology Criminology and Media Culture and Creative Cities. Its faculty research postgraduate students and post-doctoral fellows are actively engaged in cutting-edge research and excel in producing excellent scholarly research in the social sciences. The Department is also home to the HKU Anthropology Research Network. Information about the Department can be obtained at .

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Sociology Criminology Anthropology or a related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research teaching and academic leadership. Those who are specialised in cybercrime and/or digital harm with a research background on issues such as surveillance digital victimology misinformation artificial intelligence and crime and financial crimes (such as online fraud and money laundering) are particularly welcome. A solid research track record in complementing digital methods with theory-driven and empirically grounded work on these topics is an advantage. The appointeeisexpected topublish researchteach at the undergraduate and postgraduatelevels supervise students at graduate and undergraduate levels andtake onservice/administrative responsibilities.

A highly competitive salarycommensuratewith qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the 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 the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload (1) a cover letter (2) an up-to-date CV with the contact information of three referees (3) graduate transcripts and certificates (4) onewritingsample (5) a research plan(two pages) (6) a teaching statement(also two pages) andteaching evaluations and (7) outlines of two proposed undergraduate courses. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue untilJuly 1 2026or until the postisfilled whichever is earlier.