Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the School of Public Health

This is an open discipline, open rank call.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 534290), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates for the positions of Professor/Associate Professor may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to approval.

Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; (ii) a commitment to develop knowledge relevant to the improvement of the health of populations and the reduction of health disparities; (iii) evidence of exceptional public health scholarship as indicated by leadership in publications and external grant support; (iv) experience in teaching students how to improve the health of populations and in mentoring future academic leaders. Applicants who use multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in public health, global health, One Health and Planetary health and those with experience in the use of advanced epidemiologic and/or experimental approaches or the use of big data analytics to address public health questions in the next frontier of the control of infectious diseases, cancer, cardiometabolic disease, renal disease, mental health, and injury control are encouraged to apply. Throughout their careers, candidates are expected to respond to new priorities in human health as changes in planetary climate, pathogens, and human behaviour alter risks and opportunities.

The appointees will contribute to teaching public health principles such as public health, global health and development, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and Chinese medicine. They will join an interdisciplinary faculty committed to their success as they lead research programmes at the forefront of 21^st century public health. We will consider applicants in the areas of Applied Virology / Behavioural Sciences / Big Data Analytics / Community Medicine / Emerging Infectious Diseases / Environmental Health / Exercise and Health / Global Health / Health Care Financing / Health Communication / Health Economics / Health Policy / Healthcare Management / Implementation Science / Mental Health / Population Immunity (Humoral and Cellular) / Public Health Practice. Those with less experience may be considered for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 531277) need not re-apply.

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 appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV as well as statements of research and teaching. Please ensure your CV includes your ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of first-authored papers. Review of applications will start from March 30, 2026 and continue until July 29, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications Open: Jan 30 2026 China Standard Time
Applications Close: Jul 29 2026 11:55 PM China Standard Time

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