Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Intensive Production Animal Health) in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences [Ref. R/353/26]

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.

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Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Intensive Production Animal Health) in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences [Ref. R/353/26]

The Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at City University of Hong Kong is recruiting a Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Intensive Production Animal Health.  The appointee is expected to teach Intensive Production Animal Health within the College’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree programme. The BVM programme is run in collaboration with Cornell University, and the degree gained international dual accreditation with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. The Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health consists of a strong multidisciplinary group of researchers and educators whose expertise encompass One Health, an area spanning the health of animals, humans and the environment.  The Department also offer internationally competitive Master of Public Health and Research Higher Degree (PhD) programmes, see details here https://www.cityuhk.edu.hk/ph/.

Duties

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme at City University of Hong Kong includes a number of courses on Production Animal Health. The appointee is expected to contribute to the development and implementation of the professional veterinary curriculum in the area of Production Animal Health, foster excellence in veterinary education and research; teach and manage undergraduate and postgraduate courses; develop new research directions and maintain robust research programmes; and carry out administrative work and other service duties to facilitate the development of the Department and the College as a whole.

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or an equivalent veterinary degree, preferably registrable in Hong Kong, with evidence of further postgraduate in the form of Diplomate status in a recognised specialty board and/or an advanced degree. A PhD in a relevant discipline (veterinary medicine, animal science, biology) or equivalent is highly preferred.

Applicants must have demonstrable evidence of research success, including a strong publication track record, the ability to obtain research funding, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an academic team.  Preference will be given to candidates with background in the field of Intensive Production Animal Health and Swine Health.

Candidates for Professor should possess a proven record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment including significant external funding support, strong leadership capabilities, and active participation in graduate and undergraduate education.

Candidates for Associate Professor should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievements in both teaching and research, together with a strong record of securing competitive research grants and/or experience in academic management.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a solid record of, or demonstrate potential for, scholarly achievements in both teaching and research.

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.cityuhk.edu.hk, or from the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : [email protected]).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter and research and/or teaching statement(s).  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: [email protected]).  Review of applications will start from 7 November 2026, and will continue until the posts 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 homepage.

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