Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor, Lingnan-60
Lingnan University seeks over 60 global scholars for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions across diverse academic fields.
Best for:Best for accomplished academic researchers and educators with strong publication records seeking tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Hong Kong.
Overview
Lingnan University in Hong Kong has launched the Lingnan-60 Global Talent Recruitment campaign to hire over 60 outstanding scholars across all academic disciplines for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Chair Professor ranks. The initiative focuses heavily on interdisciplinary areas bridging STEM with arts, business, and social sciences to drive innovation in the digital era. Successful candidates will engage in high-impact research, teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, and contribute to academic leadership. The positions offer competitive remuneration, potential nominations for prestigious schemes like the Global STEM Professorship and Presidential Early Career Scholars Scheme, and opportunities for substantive tenure.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-impact research and publish scholarly work in leading international journals
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and mentor students
- Secure external research grants and successfully lead competitive funding applications
- Contribute to curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives
- Provide academic leadership and administrative service at the department level or above
Requirements
Degree required: PhD degree in a relevant discipline
Language: English proficiency suitable for university teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding track record of high-impact research publications in leading journals
- Strong research record with publications in leading academic journals appropriate to the rank
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level
- Proven track record in successful external grant applications
- Capacity to provide academic leadership and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-13 · open until filled
Candidates should submit their online application through the university's recruitment portal by clicking Apply Now. Applicants must provide the names and contact information of at least three referees. Early submission is recommended as review of applications will continue until the posts are filled.
- Online application form
- CV
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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