Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Audiology

Organisation/Company THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Hong Kong Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Ref.: Work type:Full-time Department:Faculty of Education (10000) Categories:Professoriate Staff Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Audiology (Ref.: ) 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 world’s 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 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 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 . The 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. 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 University’s 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 untilJanuary 31, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 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