Lecturer in International Relations

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 and MPhil research degree programme, the Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes – Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), 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 streams: Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Administration. For more information about the Department, please visit https://ppa.hku.hk/.

The Position: Applications are invited for the appointment as a Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, to commence in August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a PhD in relevant disciplines. They should have at least 2 years’ teaching experience in international university settings and the ability to teach a wide range of core courses currently offered by the Department as well as potentially new courses. These could include a broad range of courses related to international relations theory and practice, and we are open to different areas of specialization with international relations. An ability to teach courses on various research methods or data science in addition to international relations topics would also be a potential advantage. Candidates should demonstrate how they incorporate research into their pedagogy, and candidates with peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals in international relations and political science are particularly welcome to apply. Experience in managing undergraduate and graduate courses and programmes will be an advantage.

What We Offer: A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Passage and baggage allowance will be provided to overseas appointee as applicable.

How to Apply: The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (please click the above 'Apply' button) and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a letter of interest, (3) a teaching statement, (4) teaching evaluations, and (5) the contact information of three referees. Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2025 and continue until June 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is the earlier. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Associate Professor and Programme Director of Master of International and Public Affairs, Professor Austin Strange, astrange@hku.hk.

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