Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Law

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law (Ref.: 533043), to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. Suitably qualified applicants may be considered for direct tenure. 

The Faculty of Law is the longest established law school in Hong Kong. It plays a leading role in legal education in Hong Kong and Asia.  

The Faculty welcomes applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of legal scholarship, and particularly those who specialize in the following areas: criminal law, corporate and financial law, trade and dispute resolution, and data and digital justice. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. 

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (please click the Apply button above) and upload an up-to-date C.V., with details of relevant experience and course teaching interests. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.  Closes February 28, 2026. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.