Professor / Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in Law

Applications are invited for:-

Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

(Ref: 26000178)  

The Faculty of Law of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK LAW) is one of the most dynamic and accomplished research-intensive law schools in Asia. Since welcoming its inaugural student cohort in 2006, CUHK LAW has earned international recognition for excellence in legal research and education. This reputation is affirmed by the latest Research Assessment Exercise (2020) conducted by Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee, in which 83% of the Faculty’s research output was rated as “world-leading” (4*) or “internationally excellent” (3*). With a strong global outlook, our academic staff represent nearly twenty jurisdictions through their origins or training.

CUHK LAW now invites applications for appointment as Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor. The Faculty upholds a robust and ambitious research culture, with research excellence firmly at the core of its academic mission. We place particular emphasis on high-quality scholarship that advances disciplinary debates and contributes meaningfully to global and regional conversations in law. 

Candidates for appointment at the Professor level are expected to have an established record of academic leadership in research and/or education at the international level. They should demonstrate a sustained trajectory of influential scholarship and a proven ability to mentor colleagues in advancing the Faculty’s research profile. The appointee at the Associate Professor level should have an internationally recognised reputation for research excellence and a proven capacity to contribute to the Faculty’s research profile. Candidates at this level should already possess a strong portfolio of high-impact publications and a clear scholarly agenda of continuing distinction. Candidates for Assistant Professorships should have completed their doctorate by the time of appointment and either possess a strong record of quality publications or demonstrate clear potential to develop into a productive and impactful scholar. Clear evidence of a coherent research trajectory and commitment to producing high-quality outputs will be essential.

The Faculty particularly welcomes applications in foundational common law subjects (especially private law subjects), artificial intelligence and law, intellectual property law, and PRC law. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates in other areas may also be considered.

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the following documents:

1. a cover letter (maximum 2 pages);
2. a full curriculum vitae;
3. a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages); and
4. a statement of major research and scholarly achievements (maximum 3 pages), highlighting up to four representative publications or research outputs from the past five years, with a description of their originality, significance, and rigour.

The appointment will normally be made on contract basis of up to three years initially, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation.

The current starting base salary, payable over 12 months, is HK$80,825 per month (approximately US$10,350 / £7,800 per month) for Assistant Professors; HK$100,050 per month (approximately US$12,825 / £9,650 per month) for Associate Professors; and HK$126,370 per month (approximately US$16,200 / £12,190 per month) for Professors. In addition to the base salary, the appointee is eligible for a monthly housing allowance and an end-of-contract gratuity, subject to prevailing terms and conditions.

CUHK LAW is committed to promoting diversity and warmly welcomes applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences will enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the Faculty. Further information about CUHK LAW is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law.

The application deadline is 15 September 2026, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We regret that we will only be able to contact candidates selected for further consideration.

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the Dean of the Faculty at deanoflaw@cuhk.edu.hk for informal inquiries.

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 click on the 'Apply' button above.