Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication [Ref. R/312/26]

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.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication [Ref. R/312/26]

The Department of Media and Communication is seeking exceptional scholars in communication and related interdisciplinary fields, with particular emphasis on Public Relations and/or Emerging Technologies. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate strong potential for developing an internationally recognised research programme aligned with the strategic research priorities of CityUHK, together with a strong commitment to teaching and student mentorship.

Duties

The appointees will be expected to:

1. Teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

2. Supervise research students at the master’s and doctoral levels;

3. Conduct high-quality and impactful research;

4. Secure competitive external research funding;

5. Develop new and interdisciplinary research directions aligned with the strategic priorities of the Department;

6. Contribute to curriculum development and the design and delivery of new courses; and

7. Undertake administrative and other academic duties that contribute to the development of the Department, College, and University.
    

Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD in Communication or a closely related field from a recognised and appropriately accredited institution.

To align with the strategic development of the Department, candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be given priority:

1. Public Relations – digital public relations, integrated marketing communication, digital and social media communication, organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, relationship management, conflict resolution, ESG/CSR communication, and cross-cultural communication.

2. Emerging technologies – artificial intelligence and generative AI, AI-mediated communication, computational and data-driven communication, immersive and extended reality (VR/AR/MR), social robots and human–AI interaction, algorithmic and platform-mediated communication, and the social, ethical, and organisational implications of emerging technologies.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a solid record of, or evidence of high promise for, scholarly achievements in both teaching and research. The appointees are expected to work collegially and contribute actively to the Department’s teaching and academic development. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to teach skills-oriented courses and who possess industrial experience or particular expertise in Journalism, TV Production, Digital Media Planning, Artificial Intelligence and Communication, Marketing and Strategic Communication, or Social Media Management.

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 post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: [email protected]).

To apply, please submit an online application together with a current curriculum vitae. Nominations may be sent directly to the Department (email: [email protected]). Review of applications will start from 25 September 2026, and will continue until the post is 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 University 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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