Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

The Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is seeking an exceptional candidate for a post at Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor rank. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in environmental management in the context of sustainable development.

Applicants should possess (i) a doctoral degree; (ii) a strong academic background in at least one of the following areas: sustainability, resource management, geography, climate change mitigation and adaptation, or a related field; and (iii) demonstrated outstanding research and scholarly work in the relevant fields, showcasing capability for research excellence.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels related to environmental management or adjacent fields; (b) conducting independent research and seek research grants, (c) collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on relevant research projects, and (d) undertaking academic administrative service.                                                                                                              Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, targeted to start in August 2026 or as soon as practicable thereafter, which subject to performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation (tenure) later. Outstanding candidates for Professor rank may be specially considered for substantive appointments forthwith.

We are committed to attracting and retaining talent. Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

We encourage interested scholars to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join the emerging world-class Department of Geography and Resource Management at CUHK and contribute to our dynamic academic environment. The appointee will be able to engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with talented colleagues, and actively participate in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We look forward to receiving applications from qualified individuals who are eager to make significant contributions to the field of environmental management. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more details about the Department, please visit: https://www.grm.cuhk.edu.hk/. For enquiries, please email to [our mailbox through Apply Now].

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.

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