City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), officially approved by the Ministry of Education and launching in 2024, is a new campus with a global vision. It is set to begin four undergraduate and six graduate programs in high-demand fields like Computer Science, Materials Engineering, and Data Science. With English as the medium of instruction, CityUHK (Dongguan) aims to meet world-class academic standards and foster global talent. Nature Careers
Location: Dongguan, Guangdong, China
Salary: A highly competitive package
Application Deadline: August 3, 2025
Employment Type: Full-time | Fixed-term
Academic Levels: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Required Qualification: PhD
Disciplines: Applied Science, Biomedicine, Computing, Engineering, Environmental Science.
Sector: Academia
Call for Global Talent:
CityUHK (Dongguan) is now launching a global faculty recruitment campaign. We invite exceptional scholars and educators from around the world to apply for faculty positions across various disciplines at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor.
01. Major Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate instruction. Conduct and publish internationally recognized research. Supervise student theses, internships, and projects. Secure external research funding. Engage in academic service and leadership (for senior positions).
🎓 02. Qualifications:
General Requirements:
PhD in a relevant field. Strong research and publication record. Demonstrated teaching excellence and student mentorship. For Professor & Associate Professor: Recognized international leadership in academia. Extensive experience in research project management. Proven ability to build and lead research teams.
For Assistant Professor: Strong research and teaching potential aligned with institutional priorities. Recent PhD graduates with exceptional profiles are encouraged to apply.
03. Compensation and Benefits:
CityUHK (Dongguan) offers an attractive and comprehensive package, including:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Start-up research funds.
Access to advanced research equipment.
Opportunities under government-sponsored talent programs.
Collaborative opportunities with industry partners.
04. Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the following materials:
Cover Letter: Introduce yourself, your motivation, and how you align with CityUHK (Dongguan)’s mission.
Curriculum Vitae: Include a full list of publications.
Research and Teaching Statements.
Three representative papers in PDF.
Contact details for at least three referees.
Additional supporting documents (if any).
05. Application Submission & Review:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
To Apply: Email all application materials with the subject line:
[Position]+[Field]+[Your Name]
👉 college@cityu-dg.edu.cn
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