Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. The University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship. The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 460 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 14 academic departments, as well as two Academies, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation and Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures, a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres. For more information about the University, please visit To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas. Department of Curriculum and Instruction Faculty of Education and Human Development The Department is looking for academic staff who wish to join a group of committed colleagues whose focus is on the academic study of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Successful candidate(s) will contribute to the growth and development of a Department that plays a central role in the education of teachers; pursue research and development projects that contribute a better understanding of schools and the contexts in which they operate; and work with schools and education policy‑makers to improve schooling in Hong Kong and beyond. The Department aspires to be a leading regional centre for the study of curriculum and assessment, digital learning and teaching, AI in education, educational technology, STEAM education – working collaboratively with higher education institutions in Hong Kong, Mainland China and across the region. Responsibilities Contribute to the growth and development of the Department and the education of teachers. Pursue research and development projects that deepen understanding of schools and their operating contexts. Collaborate with schools and educational policy‑makers to improve schooling in Hong Kong and beyond. Work collaboratively with higher education institutions across the region on curriculum, assessment, digital learning, AI in education, educational technology and STEAM education. Qualifications Doctoral degree in a related area with a successful record of research and teaching, evidence of plans for future development and the capacity to work with schools and education professionals. Applicants with a professional background in computer science and a track record of examining key topics of computer science (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms and visualisation, learning analytics) in teaching, learning and assessment through high‑quality publications and projects will be given priority. Associate Professor candidates should possess evidence of strong research output, publication in relevant field(s) and a strong research track record and impact. Assistant Professor candidates should possess evidence of scholarship, research and publications in the relevant field(s). 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. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 19 December 2025 . 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. EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr