Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Prosthodontics)

Ref.: 537125
Work type: Full-time
Department: Restorative Dental Sciences of the Faculty of Dentistry (08026)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Prosthodontics) of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 537125), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure prior to the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong, China and the only one in China that uses English as the medium of instruction. The high quality of the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research excellence, knowledge exchange (KE) and clinical/professional services have attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s global rankings among the top three by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten out of the past twelve years (2015-2026). The Faculty’s strategic research themes include AI+ & Precision Dentistry, Regenerative Dentistry, Global Oral Health, and Oral Ecosystem & One Health. The Faculty also plays important roles in public and professional education through its KE activities and Global Education Hub for Oral Healthcare Professionals (GEHOHP), translational research & innovation via its Global Hub for Future Dentistry (GHFD) in collaboration with HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, and enhancement of its global impacts through proactive engagement, networking and partnership.

We are seeking an experienced academic leader with strong international connections and standing, and a passion for contemporary clinical dentistry, excellent teaching and innovative research. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in innovative teaching methods aligned with modern educational philosophies and possess advanced clinical skills in Prosthodontics. A proven international research track record in Prosthodontics, with particular expertise in implant dentistry and/or gerodontics, is highly desirable.

Applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, a clinical specialist qualification or equivalent status in Prosthodontics, and a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent research degree. They should also have:

• outstanding research and scholarly achievements which are internationally recognised;
• demonstrated leadership in teaching and learning;
• distinguished clinical expertise and excellence;
• leadership in Faculty and University affairs;
• leadership in own clinical specialty; and
• leadership in KE activities of international recognition.

The appointee will be responsible for leading the discipline in the education of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, supervising research postgraduate projects, and leveraging an international network to conduct cutting-edge research in Prosthodontics and interdisciplinary projects, thereby advancing academic and clinical excellence.

Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://facdent.hku.hk/ . For general enquiries, please contact Professor L.J. Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at [email protected] . For information about the post, please contact Professor E.H.N. Pow, Chief, Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, at [email protected] .

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. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The successful candidate is required to obtain a valid registration with the Dental Council of Hong Kong. (Note: Applicants who do not hold a local dental license must fulfil the essential requirements under the laws of a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong, China, to be eligible for Limited Registration. For details, please refer to the Dental Council of Hong Kong’s website at https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/registration/part_III.html .)

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date full C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement. Closes September 20, 2026 .

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency