Description

Tenure-Track Professoriate Positions in Geography

Department of Geography, The University of Hong Kong

The Department of Geography at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), established in 1931, has consistently ranked among the world’s leading geography departments. According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by subject, the Department is ranked 10th globally, while HKU is ranked 11th overall in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. The Department offers comprehensive Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programmes and is experiencing unprecedented growth, including the recent launch of a Master of Science in Geospatial Data Sciences. Our faculty members are actively engaged in research spanning three key themes: Geospatial Data Sciences (e.g., remote sensing, geographic information science - GIS), Environmental Change & Sustainability, and Cities, Culture & Society. The Department’s scholarly work is supported by a Cartographical Library and four state-of-the-art specialized laboratories. For more information, please visit https://www.geog.hku.hk/.

The Positions

We invite applications for the following tenure-track professoriate positions, commencing January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter:

1. Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor Positions (2 Posts) in GeoAI, Remote Sensing, Land-Atmosphere/Ocean or Human-Environment Interactions

Duties and Responsibilities: Successful candidates will lead research and educational initiatives in their respective fields, mentor junior faculty, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and departmental service.

Requirements: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of high-impact research, peer-reviewed publications, and success in securing research funding. Experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and university-level teaching is required.

2. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in GeoHealth

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will conduct innovative research in GeoHealth utilizing AI, GIS, and geospatial data to study health-environment interactions. Responsibilities include publishing high-impact research, securing external funding, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing new courses, supervising students, and contributing to interdisciplinary and departmental activities.

Requirements: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, Public Health, or a related discipline, with expertise in GeoHealth, AI, GIS, and spatial epidemiology. A strong publication record is required; 2–3 years of postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment as Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 3 years initially, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms subject to approval.

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.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a cover letter, (3) a three-year research plan, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) outlines of three proposed undergraduate courses.  Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. For enquiries, please contact Professor Shunlin Liang, Head of Department, at [email protected].

HKU is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.