Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor – Business Administration, Human
Resources, Marketing, Management & Leadership (Ref: 2600061)
Academy for Educational Development and Innovation
Dear Colleagues,
The Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) of the Education University of Hong Kong is seeking an inspirational and energetic candidate to join the University in support of its development in the area(s) of Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Management & Leadership. The ad can be found here.
Successful applicants will join the University's highly qualified scholars team and affiliate with the relevant academic department and/ or academy. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University's research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research area(s). Responsibilities mainly include: (i) conducting high-quality research, and generating scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and supporting research projects, and securing external research grants, external funding and donations to enhance area impact; (iii) strengthening academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and overseas institutions and universities; (iv) providing effective leadership in programme and curriculum development as well as programme and course management at undergraduate to postgraduate levels; (v) engaging in and leading research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students; and (vi)
participating in and be an active member of the University's community.
Applicants should have a doctoral degree and/or prior degrees in relevant area(s). They should be active researchers with proven capacity and potential in research. They should be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with a preference for some knowledge of Cantonese and an understanding of the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be highly valued. The University reserves the right to not fill the position.
Applicants for Associate Professor should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant area(s) and a strong research track record and impact. A knowledge of, or an area of focus on, higher education in Asia, China, or the Greater Bay Area would be further welcome. Applicants for Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s).
For information on the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) please visit: https://aedi.eduhk.hk/
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University's Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from late February 2026, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent's work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.
EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Thank you for your kind attention.
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Chak Fu Lam
Professor
Not Associated
Tai Po
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