Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

Applications are invited for appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534494), to commence as soon as possible on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent.  They should have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching medical students and training interns and residents; the capacity to contribute to undergraduate curriculum development; and proven clinical competence.  Good achievements in research and publications would be an advantage.  Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are Cantonese, Putonghua and English. 

The appointee will teach, organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, provide clinical service and patient care at the University's teaching hospitals, conduct research, and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and the Faculty.  In addition, they may be required to assist in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, and travelling to Shenzhen may therefore be necessary.  Further information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.surgery.hku.hk. 

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.  A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and provide (a) an executive summary describing the most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date curriculum vitae highlighting the best publication in recent years; and (c) a 1-page description of the future career and research plan.  Review of applications will start on April 20, 2026 and continue until May 19, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications Open: Feb 20 2026 China Standard Time
Applications Close: May 19 2026 11:55 PM China Standard Time

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