Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700)
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534494
Application deadline
19 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate surgical programmes.
  • Provide clinical service and patient care at teaching hospitals.
  • Conduct research and publish findings.
  • Contribute to administrative duties in the Department and Faculty.
  • May assist in developing the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital and travel to Shenzhen as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
  • Specialty Fellowship in Surgery from The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching medical students and training interns and residents.
  • Capacity to contribute to undergraduate curriculum development.
  • Proven clinical competence.
  • Fluency in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English for patient communication.
  • Research achievements and publications are advantageous.

Appointment

  • Full-time — Four-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: April 20, 2026
  • Application review end date: May 19, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Commencement date: As soon as possible
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