Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Administration

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Administration in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (Ref.: 530773), to commence in August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to University’s approval. 

About the University and Department: The University of Hong Kong is a research-led comprehensive university that ranks 17th in the world in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. The Department of Politics and Public Administration has played a leading role in Politics and Public Administration research and education since its establishment in 1970. Alongside a competitive PhD research degree programme, the Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes – Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) – as well as a thriving undergraduate programme. Our faculty members come from a wide range of disciplines and can be grouped into four clusters: Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Administration (including public policy, public management, and non-profit studies). For more information about the Department, please visit https://ppa.hku.hk/.

The Position: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in related fields and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Priority will be given to applicants with published research in highly esteemed journals. While the areas of specialization are open, the Department is particularly interested in scholars with interdisciplinary research strengths on the regulatory and governance issues of technologies, digital ethics, data science, smart city innovation, sustainable development, and/or environmental governance. Applicants from other areas, such as public policy process, public sector management, social innovation and entrepreneurship, regulation, philanthropy and nonprofit management, and policy analysis are also welcome. We are open to different theoretical approaches and value methodological diversity. The Department also welcomes applicants with any regional focus. The appointee’s teaching responsibilities are expected to include teaching on the MPA, which includes an international student cohort of mid and senior-level government officials.

What We Offer: A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of the gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. New faculty members are entitled to generous research support to continue their scholarly work in a new environment and develop grant proposals for local and international sources of funding, and, in the case of pre-tenure colleagues, mentorship from senior members at the Department.

How to Apply: The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site and upload (1) an up-to-date CV highlighting key publications, (2) a letter of interest, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, (5) teaching evaluations, (6) graduate transcripts if relevant, and (7) the contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025 and continue until March 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is the earlier. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Robert Thomson, rthomson@hku.hk. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency