Ph3Faculty /h3 h3Research Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law /h3 pApply now bRef.: /b br/bWork type: /b Full-timebr/bDepartment: /b Faculty of Law (18100)br/bCategories: /b Senior Research Staff Post-doctoral Fellow /p pFounded 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. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are over 27,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned. /p pApplications are invited for bResearch Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law /b, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible, for two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. /p pThe Faculty of Law is the longest established law school in Hong Kong. It plays a leading role in legal education in Hong Kong and Asia, through its various undergraduate, research postgraduate, and taught postgraduate programmes covering a wide range of legal subject areas. It is the largest and oldest law teaching institution in Hong Kong, currently consisting of over 80 teaching members and over 2,600 undergraduate and postgraduate students. /p pThe Faculty welcomes applications from outstanding candidates who specialize in Law and Low-Altitude Economy. /p pApplicants should normally have a first degree in Law (eg LLB, BA(Jurisprudence) and JD), and an additional postgraduate degree in Law (eg LLM, PhD, D Phil and SJD). Those who do not have an additional postgraduate degree in Law are also encouraged to apply if there is evidence of a strong publication record and relevant experience in teaching, legal practice or the judiciary, or if they possess a postgraduate degree in a non-law discipline. Applicants for the Professorship should be outstanding academics with an international reputation as leaders in their field. Applicants for Associate Professorship should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Applicants for Assistant Professorship should be academically strong and demonstrate potential for excellence as teachers and researchers. /p pThe appointee will be expected to make a significant contribution to the Faculty’s research profile, by producing high-quality research and actively participating in research communities. He or she will also be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of teaching on the Faculty’s undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes (including the Juris Doctor degree programme). The appointee will be responsible for the research, teaching and development of courses in the areas of law mentioned above. /p pInformation about the Faculty can be found at. For enquiry, please email to ). /p pA 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 medical benefits. /p pThe University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site ( ) and upload an up-to-date C.V., with details of relevant experience and course teaching interests. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until bApril 6, 2026 /b, or until the postisfilled, whichever is earlier. /p pThe University is an equal opportunities employer andbr/is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency /p pbAdvertised: /b Mar 9, 2026 (HK Time)br/bApplications close: /b Apr 6, 2026 (HK Time) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr