Associate Professor

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor (Ref: ) The Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF) is seeking an inspirational and energetic candidate to join the University in support of its development in the fields of National Security and Legal Education. Successful applicants will join the University’s highly qualified scholars team and affiliate to the relevant academic department and/or academy. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University’s research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research field(s). Responsibilities Conduct high-quality research and generate scholarly publications or other significant research outputs. Initiate and support research projects, and secure external research grants (such as ECS/GRF/PPR) to enhance domain impact. Strengthen academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and overseas institutions and universities. Develop curriculum and programmes, and manage programmes and courses at undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Engage in and lead research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students. Participate in and be an active member of the University’s community. Qualifications Applicants should have a doctoral degree and/or prior degrees in relevant field(s). They should be active researchers with proven capacity and potential in research. Fluency in English is required, with preferably some knowledge of Cantonese and/or Mandarin Chinese and the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be highly valued. Applicants for Associate Professor should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant field(s) and a strong research track record and impact. Applicants for Assistant Professor should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s). Knowledge of, or an area of focus on, higher education in Asia, China, or the Greater Bay Area would further be welcome. Salary and Benefits Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits. Application Process The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from 7 May 2025, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force. Contact For enquiries, please contact Ms Emily Fong, Assistant Registrar of Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF), at For information on the Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF), please visit: For information on the National Security and Legal Education Research Centre (NSLERC), please visit: EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr