HKUMed is now seeking exceptional candidates in the following or related disciplines to join its ranks:
Anaesthesiology/ Cancer Medicine/ Clinical Oncology/ Community Medicine/ Critical Care Medicine/ Diagnostic Radiology/ Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine and Primary Care/ HKU Health System/ Medical Oncology/ Medicine/ Microbiology/ Obstetrics and Gynaecology/ Ophthalmology/ Orthopaedics and Traumatology/ Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/ Pathology/ Psychiatry/ Surgery
Applications are invited for appointments as NonÂ-Tenure Track Clinical Professor of Practice/ Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 534595), to commence as soon as possible, on a three- to four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Fractional appointments may be considered for the suitable candidates.
Applicants should possess a specialist registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration). They should have achieved international recognition for professional expertise, in addition to a good and sustained record of excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- Clinical Services
- Teaching and Learning
- Knowledge Exchange and Services
- Research (basic science, translational and/or clinical research)
Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative contributions and management experience in universities or healthcare settings.
Appointees of Clinical Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units and take up a key role in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its clinically driven activities. They will foster academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University, and pursue new strategic directions for the further development of the Faculty and/or the respective departments/units.
Appointees of Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units with a strategic role to play in growing the clinical services. They shall also focus on the education of medical students with support to academic research. Those with less experience may be considered for appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice. There will be opportunities for academic growth, career development and mentorship, depending on the appointees’ interests and accomplishments.
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 appointments 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 posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and upload an up-to-date C.V. and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start from May 11, 2026 and continue until September 10, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.
