Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor or Tenure-Track Associate

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor or Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Clinical Artificial Intelligence in the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 504072), to commence as soon as possible on a four-year (for clinical post) or three-year (for non-clinical post) fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year (for clinical post) or three-year (for non-clinical post) fixed-term contract.

The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong and is 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, clinical services and research excellence attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s World Number Ranking among the top 1% by the QS World University Ranking by Subject for seven consecutive years. The Faculty’s strategic research themes include Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI), 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 activities as well as in dental and oral health research, and promotions in international, regional and local communities.

The Faculty aims at fostering research in healthcare AI across multiple disciplines with the Faculty of Engineering, and is seeking a high caliber candidate with a strong research background in clinical AI. The appointee is expected to participate in the joint research centre on clinical AI with the Faculty of Engineering on one or more of the research themes of the Faculty of Dentistry and to contribute to the teaching and learning activities of the Faculty. The objective is to apply AI to solve relevant clinical problems in dentistry with a lasting impact. Potential applications of AI may range from computer vision, conversational AI, disease classification, predictive and value-based dentistry, surgical planning, robotics and/or autonomous manufacturing.

For appointment as Clinical Associate Professor, applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Dentistry, clinical specialist or equivalent status, and a Ph.D. degree or equivalent with research experience in AI-related fields. They should also have (i) proven evidence for quality research, publications in high quality international journals, and local and regional recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; (ii) demonstrated ability in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical practice and research; (iii) active participation in Faculty and University affairs; and (iv) solid experience in knowledge exchange (KE) activities and leadership in professional education programs or community engagement.

For appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Dentistry, and a Master of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent with research experience in AI-related fields. They should also have (i) ability in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and clinical practice; (ii) potential for and interest in research; (iii) ability and willingness to participate in Faculty affairs; and (iv) experience in KE activities.

For appointment as Associate Professor, applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent with research experience in AI-related fields. They should also have (i) proven ability for quality research, publications in high quality international journals, evidence of local and regional recognition for scholarship; (ii) proven ability to conduct quality teaching and directing education programmes; (iii) demonstrated participation in Faculty and University affairs; and (iv) demonstrated ability in KE activities.

For appointment as Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent with research experience in AI-related fields. They should also have (i) definite promise for quality research; (ii) proven ability or definite promise in teaching; (iii) ability and willingness to participate in Faculty and University affairs; and (iv) participation in KE activities.

Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://facdent.hku.hk/. For general enquiries, please contact Professor T.F. Flemmig, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at flemmig@hku.hk . For further information about the post, please contact Professor C. McGrath at mcgrathc@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 University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and indicate clearly which post and level they wish to be considered for. Closes June 25, 2021 .

Advertised: May 26, 2021 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jun 25, 2021 (HK Time)