Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor

Applications are invited for appointment as Non-tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 530201), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Internal Medicine of the relevant Hong Kong college under the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or equivalent. They should have demonstrated accomplishment in teaching of medical undergraduates, and organization and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  Those with an established research record, substantial achievements in research publications and a track record of successful grant applications would have an advantage.  They should also have extensive experience in managing patients with acute and chronic medical problems in internal medicine.  

The appointee is expected to supervise junior doctors; deliver clinical service and patient care at the University’s teaching hospitals; participate in the planning and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; conduct research; and contribute to administrative duties in the Department, Hospitals and Faculty.  Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are English, Cantonese and Putonghua.  Information about the Department can be obtained at https://medic.hku.hk/.

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 appointment 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 post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk).  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and at least 3 reference letters.  Review of applications will start from November 5, 2024 and continue until December 21, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.