Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or tenure-track Assistant Professor in Philosophy

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Humanities (05200)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
533616
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop an independent and vigorous research programme in philosophy.
  • Teach three to four courses per year, including introductory first-year courses.
  • Excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development.
  • Handle standard non-teaching departmental duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Philosophy.
  • Have interest in and commitment to teaching and research in philosophy or ethics of AI.
  • Be open to all areas of philosophical specialization.

Appointment

  • Full-time; Assistant Professor positions are three-year fixed-term contracts with possibility of renewal and tenure consideration before expiry of second three-year contract; Professor/Associate Professor positions are on tenure terms.

Key Dates

  • Start date: August or September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • Application review commencement: December 15, 2025.
  • Initial application deadline: April 30, 2026.
  • Extended deadline: June 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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