Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Breast Surgery in Department of Surgery at The University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong

Summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Breast Surgery within the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine. This full-time position is offered on a four-year fixed-term basis, with potential for renewal and consideration for tenure. Candidates should possess specialist and higher professional qualifications registrable in Hong Kong, along with a distinguished record in clinical excellence, impactful research, and teaching. The role involves leadership in teaching, research, clinical service, and administration, with potential travel to HKU-Shenzhen Hospital. A highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and housing are provided. The application deadline is December 19, 2026. Applicants must submit an executive summary, CV with publications, and a research/career plan online.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine
Position Type	Tenure-Track Clinical Professor
Discipline	Medical Sciences
Research Area	Breast Surgery
Degree Required	A specialist qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent, and other relevant higher academic qualifications (e.g., MD, MS, PhD).
Experience	Seniority as a specialized surgeon with demonstrated clinical excellence in Breast Surgery, a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research, international recognition for scholarship and professional expertise, and a strong commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching, curriculum development, capacity building, mentoring early career researchers and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Preference for demonstrated administrative leadership and management experience.
Salary	A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, annual leave, medical benefits, a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 15% of basic salary, a monthly cash allowance, and housing benefits.
Contract Duration	Four-year fixed-term, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
Language	Cantonese, Putonghua, and English are required for direct communication with patients.
Deadline	2026-12-19
Required Documents	An executive summary describing the most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications, A C.V. and a publication list highlighting the best papers, A 1-page description of the future research and career plan
Employer Address	The University of Hong Kong Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

About the Project

The advertisement does not specify a particular research project. The appointee is expected to maintain a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research, contribute to the overall research excellence of the Department, and pursue new strategic directions for its development.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of teaching, research, clinical service and administration of the Department
• Fostering academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University
• Pursuing new strategic directions for the further development of the Department, Faculty and University
• Assisting in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital (may require travelling to Shenzhen)

Required Skills

• Specialist qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong
• Higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent
• Other relevant higher academic qualifications (e.g., MD, MS, PhD)
• Seniority as a specialized surgeon
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in the broad field of Breast Surgery
• Distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research (publications and competitive grants)
• International recognition for scholarship and professional expertise
• Strong commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in teaching
• Curriculum development
• Capacity building
• Mentoring early career researchers
• Supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Administrative leadership and management experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Cantonese, Putonghua and English for direct patient communication

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for established or leading researchers (R3, R4) who are specialized surgeons with significant clinical experience in Breast Surgery. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of high-quality research, international recognition, and a proven commitment to teaching and mentoring. Those with administrative leadership experience in academic or healthcare settings are preferred. Applicants must be proficient in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English for patient communication.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Annual leave
• Medical benefits
• Contract-end gratuity
• University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme (totalling up to 15% of basic salary)
• Monthly cash allowance
• Housing benefits (as applicable)

About the Employer

The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for a Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in Breast Surgery within its Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine. The Department aims for the highest standards in teaching, research, clinical service, and administration, and fosters academic collaboration. The University is also involved in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the contract duration for this position?

The appointment is initially for a four-year fixed-term, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure after a second four-year contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be offered tenure immediately.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must possess a specialist qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent, and other relevant higher academic qualifications such as MD, MS, or PhD.

What languages are required for patient communication?

Direct communication with patients requires proficiency in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must upload an executive summary of accomplishments, a CV with a publication list highlighting best papers, and a 1-page description of their future research and career plan.

What benefits are offered with this position?

The position offers a highly competitive salary, annual leave, medical benefits, a contract-end gratuity, University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme (up to 15% of basic salary), a monthly cash allowance, and housing benefits.

When is the application deadline?

Review of applications will begin on November 19, 2026, and continue until December 19, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first.