Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Sociology (30400)
- Rank
- Tenure-Track
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536796
- Application deadline
- 30 Sep 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct and publish research in sociology or related disciplines.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
- Undertake service and administrative responsibilities within the department.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and academic leadership.
- Specialization in cybercrime and/or digital harm (such as surveillance, digital victimology, misinformation, AI and crime, or financial crimes) is particularly welcome.
- Possess a solid research track record combining digital methods with theory-driven and empirically grounded work.
Appointment
- Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before expiry of second three-year contract.
Key Dates
- Start date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.