Hong Kong is Hiring

City University of Hong Kong
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

The School of Law has three goals: becoming a world renowned centre for research and teaching of law; equipping students with global knowledge, skills and perspectives; and establishing a trusted relationship with local and international legal establishments. These goals are reflected in the composition of the faculty, the curriculum and enrichment activities. The School has also developed special programmes for judges from Mainland China, including LLM and JSD programmes. These appointments are part of a strategy to enhance the School’s research performance. It has recruited excellent talents at all levels in recent years and these appointments represent a determined effort to increase the size of faculty by recruiting high calibre staff.

It is the School’s goal to provide quality legal education for students and to broaden their horizons. The School offers a broad range of degree programmes: LLB, JD, LLMArbDR, LLM and PCLL.

REQUIREMENTS: A PhD or equivalent qualification is normally required. Candidates must have a superior academic record, with demonstrable evidence of, or a strong potential for, excellence in scholarly research and teaching. They should in addition have the ability and willingness to contribute to the intellectual and scholarly life of the faculty community and to the University in general.

Applications and nominations are invited for candidates offering expertise in all areas of law. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in Equity and Trusts, Tort Law, Property Law and Criminal Law.

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Acting Dean of School of Law. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email: [email protected]/Fax: (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311]