Tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Governance of Frontier Technologies
Join a newly established school to lead research and teaching on the global governance of AI and emerging technologies.
Best for:Accomplished scholars in public policy, economics, or law with a focus on the geopolitical and regulatory challenges of emerging technologies.
Overview
The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the School of Governance and Policy. This role focuses on the intersection of international relations, public policy, and the governance of frontier technologies such as AI. The successful candidate will contribute to postgraduate teaching, conduct rigorous empirical research, and engage in administrative service. The appointment is initially for a three-year fixed-term, with potential for renewal and tenure consideration. The school aims to serve as a global hub for policy scholarship, bridging perspectives between China and the international community.
What you'll do
- Teach postgraduate courses in international relations, global governance, and public policy.
- Conduct high-quality, rigorous empirical research on the governance of frontier technologies.
- Contribute to the development of new postgraduate academic programmes.
- Engage in active knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration.
- Assume administrative and service responsibilities within the School of Governance and Policy.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in economics, public policy, politics, or a closely related field (or a JD in international/administrative law).
Language: English (proficiency required for teaching and research).
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of scholarly publications.
- Proven track record or strong potential for research excellence and scholarly publication.
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive external research funding.
- Expertise in the comparative design, governance, and implementation of AI or frontier technologies.
- Experience in analyzing algorithmic threats, international legal risks, or global conflict resolution.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-06 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted via the University's online careers portal. Candidates should upload a CV, a research statement (max 2 pages), a teaching statement (max 2 pages), two representative research samples, and contact details for three referees.
- CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- 2 representative research samples
- Contact information of 3 referees
Contact
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