Vacancies

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its ranking at 26 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

As the University approaches its 100th anniversary, a major human resource expansion plan has been launched to provide 200 new academic positions. The purpose of this Centenary Recruitment Plan is to enhance our research competitiveness and to facilitate the introduction and delivery of a new four-year undergraduate curriculum from 2012.

Building on Hong Kong's international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Faculty of Dentistry

Applications are invited for the following appointments in the Faculty of Dentistry, from as soon as possible. The appointments will normally be made on a four-year fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second fixed-term contract.

Clinical Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Oral Medicine (Ref.: RF-2008/2009-279) (Appointment will be made under the Centenary Recruitment Plan (CRP). Information about the CRP can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/.)

The Faculty is seeking to appoint a Clinical Associate or Assistant Professor with a specialist qualification in Oral Medicine. The appointee must have a dental degree and/or a medical degree with a track record of research publications and clinical experience in oral medicine. The applicant applying for the post of Clinical Professor/Associate Professor should hold a Ph.D. degree (or its equivalent) and has experience in supervising postgraduate students for research projects. The appointee will conduct teaching and supervise undergraduates and postgraduates in the management of patients with oral mucosal diseases with systemic manifestations. For further information about the post, please contact Professor L. K. Cheung (e-mail: lkcheung@hkucc.hku.hk).

Clinical Professor/Associate Professor in Oral Radiology (Ref.: RF-2008/2009-280)

The appointee is expected to have recognized clinical qualifications, specialist training in oral radiography, high international academic profile and be good in research. The job will involve clinical training of dental undergraduate and postgraduate students, provision of consultative service, and conducting research in oral radiology. Possession of good administrative and academic leadership skills will be an advantage. For further information about the post, please contact Professor N.P. Lang (e-mail: nplang@dial.eunet.ch).

Clinical Associate/Assistant Professor in Endodontics (Ref.: RF-2008/2009-281)

The appointee will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Endodontics, and participate in research related to the practice of Endodontics. A Master's degree in Endodontics is expected, together with a proven interest in research or a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will be able to pursue a specialist title recognized locally by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Collaboration with various institutions in China is also possible. For further information about the post, please contact Dr. Gary S.P. Cheung (e-mail: spcheung@hkusua.hku.hk).

For general queries about these positions, please contact Professor L.P. Samaranayake, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2547 6257; e-mail: lakshman@hku.hk).

Further information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.facdenthk.org/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (senrappt@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit, Human Resource Section, Registry, Room 1001, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Review of applications will start from February 28, 2009 until the posts are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the date of their application may consider their application unsuccessful.

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