Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

  • biomedical science and engineering
  • veterinary science
  • computer science and data science
  • neuroscience and neural engineering  
  • bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
  • smart/semi-conductor manufacturing  
  • AI/robotics/autonomous systems
  • aerospace and microelectronics engineering  
  • energy generation and storage
  • digital business and innovation management  
  • fintech and business analytics
  • computational social sciences  
  • digital humanities
  • digital and new media  
  • law and technology
  • private law
  • healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

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The position will be appointed on clinical track or tenure track.

Duties
The appointee will actively contribute to the missions of VCS to train highly professional veterinary clinicians, to advance animal health through cutting-edge clinical research and to engage with and support the local community. The appointee will teach in the final years of the BVM curriculum to ensure that students can attain Day 1 competencies by integrating and applying knowledge, skills and professional attitudes; lead students on clinical rotations and provide clinical services for our clinical partner; contribute to didactic and laboratory teaching; take up administrative work and other duties to facilitate the development of the College and its Departments as a whole. Active involvement in research is an important component of this job and the successful candidate will be supported to establish his/her clinical research.

Requirements
Candidates shall possess a veterinary qualification recognised for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong. Board certification (European, Australian/New Zealand, American, or equivalent Boards, including ABVP) in Small Animal Internal Medicine is required for appointment at Clinical Associate Professor level or above. For Clinical Assistant Professors, credentials for Board certification should be completed or near completion. Experience in clinical teaching, service and research is required. A postgraduate teaching or research qualification would be an advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed- term contract.

Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: pmortens@cityu.edu.hk or wong.joe@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include 1) a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, 2) a joint teaching- research statement including your position on diversity, equity and inclusion and 3) curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to Professor Paulo MORTENSEN STEAGALL (email: pmortens@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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