Clinical Professor n the LKS Faculty of Medicine

9 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Research Field

Biological sciences
Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

8 Oct 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Work type: Full-time
Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

HKUMed is now seeking exceptional candidates in the following disciplines to join its ranks:

Anaesthesiology/ Cancer Medicine/ Clinical Oncology/ Community Medicine/ Critical Care Medicine/ Diagnostic Radiology/ Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine and Primary Care/ Medical Oncology/ Medicine/ Microbiology/ Obstetrics and Gynaecology/ Ophthalmology/ Orthopaedics and Traumatology/ Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/ Pathology/ Psychiatry/ Surgery

Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Clinical Professor (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 526322), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract.  Exceptionally outstanding candidate may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

Applicants should possess a specialist registration with the Hong Kong Medical Council (or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration), and preferably other relevant higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, MS, PhD).  They should have a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research, as indicated by publications and competitive grants, with demonstrated clinical excellence.  They should also have achieved international recognition for scholarship and professional expertise.  In addition, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in teaching, curriculum development, capacity building, mentoring early career researchers and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative leadership in universities or healthcare settings.

Appointees shall be mapped to the relevant departments and take up a key role in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its teaching, research and clinical programmes; fostering academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University; as well as pursuing new strategic directions for the further development of their respective departments.  They may be assigned to discharge duties at hospital(s) and clinic(s) affiliated with HKU Health System.  Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 523168) need not re-apply.

Information about respective teaching departments can be obtained at https://www.med.hku.hk/en/depts/teaching .

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 appointments 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 posts.  Applicants should apply online and provide (a) an executive summary describing their most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date C.V. and a publication list highlighting their best papers; and (c) a 1-page description of their future research and career plan.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 4, 2024 , or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. 

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Country

Hong Kong

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/368867/clinical-professor-…

Contact

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED