Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in the Division of Behavioural Sciences (several posts)

Overview

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Division of Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health (Ref.: 536297), to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal, and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in health or clinical psychology, or a related discipline, with particular relevance to health risk perception, cognition, and health-related behaviour change; (ii) prior research experience in addressing the psychological, social, and contextual challenges that hinder the adoption and maintenance of healthier lifestyles, such as risk misperception, motivational barriers, inequities, and resistance to behaviour change; (iii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iv) evidence of international recognition with a demonstrated ability to work across discipline towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to teaching students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The appointees are expected to strengthen and expand the School’s expertise in developing and testing theory-driven, evidence-based approaches to understanding and modifying health-risk behaviours, with a particular focus on translating research into strategies that support healthier decision-making at individual, community, and population levels. They are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research, publish research articles in high-impact journals, and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and enhancing health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge through education and training and effective evidence-based public health advocacy. The School is structured into six academic divisions: Behavioural Sciences, Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Kinesiology, and Public Health Laboratory Sciences. To learn more about the School, please visit http://sph.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/536297/tenuretrack-professor-associate-professor-assistant-professor-in-the-division-of-behavioural-sciences-several-posts-school-of-public-health and upload an up-to-date CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please state in the application form the position you are applying for, and provide contact emails of three referees. Please include in your CV your ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of first-authored papers. Review of applications will start from July 23, 2026 and continue until November 22, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.