Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Endodontics)

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Endodontics) of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 533107), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract.

The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong and the only one in Greater China that uses English as the medium of instruction.  The high quality of the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research excellence and clinical/professional services have attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s global rankings among the top three by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for nine out of the past eleven years (2015-2025).  The Faculty’s strategic research themes include Clinical Artificial Intelligence, Craniofacial Regeneration, Microbiome Innovation, Oral Cancer, and Population Oral Health.  The Faculty also plays an important role in public and professional education through its knowledge exchange (KE) activities as well as in oral health research and promotions in international, regional and local communities.

The Faculty is seeking an academic clinician with a strong interest in clinical dental practice, teaching and learning, with established evidence and passion for research.  Applicants should have demonstrated skills in teaching and learning in Restorative Dental Sciences pertaining to the Discipline of Endodontics.  They should be able to demonstrate expertise in contemporary clinical practice and philosophies of endodontic therapy and its relation to advanced clinical restorative dentistry.  A demonstrated research track record in a field relating to Endodontics is essential.  The appointee will play a major role in the clinical learning of undergraduate students, as well as taking a role in specialty postgraduate training in Endodontics depending on the level of experience, and participate in research within the Faculty.

For appointment as Clinical Associate Professor, applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, clinical specialist in Endodontics or equivalent status, and a Ph.D. degree or equivalent.  They should also have: (i) proven ability to produce quality research, publications in high quality international journals, and evidence of local and regional recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; (ii) demonstrated ability in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical practice and research; (iii) demonstrated clinical expertise; (iv) demonstrated participation in Faculty and University affairs; and (v) demonstrated ability in KE activities, and leadership in professional education programmes or community engagement.

For appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a Master of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent in Endodontics.  They should have (i) ability in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and practice; (ii) potential for and interest in research; (iii) proven ability in clinical excellence; (iv) ability and willingness to participate in Faculty/University affairs; and (v) participation in KE activities.

Information about the Faculty can be obtained at https://facdent.hku.hk. For general enquiries, please contact Professor L.J. Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at ljjin@hku.hk. For information about the post, please contact Professor E.H.N. Pow, Chief of Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, at ehnpow@hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.  The successful candidate is required to obtain valid registration with the Dental Council of Hong Kong.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online, upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., research statement and teaching statement, and indicate clearly which level they wish to be considered for.  Closes October 21, 2025.