Current Openings

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication [Ref. R/021/25]

Requirements

A PhD in Communication or a closely related field from a globally accredited institution.

To align with the strategic development of the Department, candidates in the following specialised areas will be given a high priority:

1. Strategic Communication – public relations, digital public relations, integrated marketing communication, digital and social media communication, organisational communication, crisis/risk communication, relationship management, conflict resolution, ESG/CSR communication, cross-cultural communication, measurement and evaluation in communication.
2. Visual Communication – visual branding, visual storytelling, visual perception, visual semiotics and visual communication technology.
3. Candidates for this position are expected to teach courses they are comfortable with in either photography, design, visual story-telling, production, or advertising. They may engage in at least a couple of the above research areas.
4. Communication and Technology – information and communication technologies (ICTs), including the adoption, use, content, effects, and policy of ICTs.

Candidates for Professor or above should command a superb record of scholarly achievements, possess an international standing and exert leadership in the field of digital communication. 

Candidates for Associate Professor should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievements in both teaching and research, a strong record in attracting competitive research grants and/or academic management expertise.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a solid record of, or evidence of high promise for, scholarly achievements in both teaching and research.

The appointees are expected to work well with colleagues.  Preference will be given to those who are willing to teach skills-oriented courses; and possess industrial experience or particular expertise in Journalism, TV Production, Digital Media Planning, Marketing and Strategic Communication, or Social Media Management.


Salary and Conditions of Service

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.pd4n48r.xyz, or from the Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : com@cityu.edu.hk).

Information and Application

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: com@cityu.edu.hk).  Applications and nominations received will be considered until the positions are filled.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
 
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.
Worldwide recognition ranking #62 (QS 2025) and #78 (THE 2025); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024 & 2025); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #16 (THE 2025) and #10 (QS 2025)

Teaching Consultant in the Department of Media and Communication (Appointment for 24 months) [Ref. B/R/1340/09]

Duties

1. Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in the fields of communication, and public relations, including evening classes for postgraduate courses;
2. Organise programmes, events and activities to enrich students’ learning experience;
3. Initiate and implement department-wide publicity and promotion programmes to enhance the branding and image of the Department;
4. Initiate professional engagement, networking and outreach activities to enhance the academic and professional reputation of the Department;
5. Coordinate and coach students to join various competitions/contests; and
6. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or the delegates.

Requirements

A relevant Master’s degree or above, with rich experience in media or public relations-related industry is required. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience at university level in the related areas.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.pd4n48r.xyz, or from the Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : com@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
 
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.
 
Worldwide recognition ranking #62 (QS 2025) and #78 (THE 2025); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024 & 2025); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #16 (THE 2025) and #10 (QS 2025)