Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Urban Studies)

Department of Geography and Resource Management Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (Urban Studies) (Ref. 260001U9) Closing Date: Until the post is filled. The Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor.

Applicants should possess (i) a doctoral degree; (ii) a strong academic background in one or more of the following fields: urban studies, urban planning, human geography, and related fields; (iii) an outstanding record of research and scholarly achievement commensurate with their career stage, demonstrating research excellence and strong potential for international impact.

Relevant professional qualifications and/or professional standing (e.g. membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent professional bodies), teaching experience in relevant fields, and/or expertise in artificial intelligence will be considered advantageous.

The appointee will be expected to: (a) contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels across a range of urban studies themes, including the critical and comparative studies of cities and urbanization; (b) deliver high-quality teaching through innovative, experiential and field-based teaching and supervision of student-led research; (c) conduct high-quality independent research; (d) collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on relevant research projects; (e) undertake administrative service; and (f) foster engagement and collaboration with professional institutions, public agencies, and industry partners.

Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to three years initially, with an expected commencement date of August 2027 or as soon as practicable thereafter. S ubject to performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation. A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The Department warmly welcomes applications from outstanding candidates who are passionate about advancing research and education in urban studies and related fields. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department ranked 21st and 5th globally by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and Shanghai Ranking by Subject 2026 respectively.

The Department offers a vibrant and collaborative academic environment with a strong focus on smart, sustainable, and healthy cities. The successful appointee will have the opportunity to pursue impactful research, collaborate with leading scholars, and contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Urban Studies Programme co-organised with the School of Architecture.

Application Procedure The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For more details about the Department, please visit https://www.

grm.cuhk.edu.hk/. For enquiries, please email [email protected].