Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Family Demography in the Department of Sociology

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Sociology (30400)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537094
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses within the Department's curriculum.
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Conduct and publish high-quality, original research.
  • Assume high-level service and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Sociology, Demography, or related field.
  • Established record of original, rigorous, and impactful scholarship.
  • Publications in high-quality international journals.
  • Ability to teach core undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Research expertise in Family Demography, Low Fertility Societies, or Family and Life-course Dynamics preferred.
  • Digital methods expertise integrated with theory-driven work is advantageous.

Appointment

  • Tenure-track position on a three-year fixed-term basis with possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before expiry of second three-year contract.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible
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