The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and around 9,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students.  With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures caring professionals with a global vision and responsible leadership.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education and research informed postgraduate education, supported by excellent student learning experience, impactful research and purposeful engagement.  HSUHK places strategic importance on regional engagement and international partnership, which create a productive learning and research environment for students and scholars working creatively and innovatively with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. 

HSUHK has earned various international recognitions.  In the AppliedEdu’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7^th place across China.  HSUHK ranked 23^rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance and 24^th in Social Sciences and Humanities among this region’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026.  The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 10^th place in China and 19^th place in Asia in the QS International Trade Rankings 2026.  Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools.  HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021. 

The University now invites applications for the following position:

The School of Communication at HSUHK invites applications for the position of Associate Professor / Assistant Professor. This appointment is pivotal to ensuring the School upholds its tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement while driving strategic advancements in communication technology, digital media, and academic research.

The selected candidate is expected to:

• spearhead cutting-edge research in communication technologies, AI/computational communication, and emerging media, positioning the School as a forward-looking hub in the field;
• conduct high-impact, innovative research, publish regularly in top-tier peer-reviewed journals (e.g., SSCI/SCI-indexed), and actively secure competitive external research grants (e.g., RGC GRF/ECS, government, or industry funding) to elevate the School’s academic profile and research capacity;
• plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver modules in areas such as Communication Protocols for Multimedia, Mobile Platform Technologies, Social Media Communication, Converged Communications, and emerging AI/data-driven communication technologies; and
• assist in programme development, management, accreditation, and curriculum innovation; supervise postgraduate/undergraduate research projects; and contribute actively to university service and student development.

• hold a doctoral degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, Computer Science, AI Design and Application, or a closely related discipline, with a clear research focus on convergent media, communication technologies, computational communication, or media innovation;
• demonstrate a strong track record of research excellence, evidenced by high-impact publications in leading international academic journals and conferences;
• have solid teaching and research experience in relevant fields at the tertiary level (international research exposure or post-doctoral experience is highly preferred);
• demonstrate a proven ability or strong potential to secure external competitive research grants and funding;
• possess forward-looking vision and deep expertise in communication technology, generative AI applications, and digital media trends;
• demonstrate strong motivation to lead collaborative research initiatives and build academic/industry research partnerships; and
• have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua.