circles, ranking 18th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This achievement reaffirms its leadership position and highlights its commitment to academic excellence and impactful research.

The Department of Sociology is now inviting applications for a post of Lecturer. Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree in sociology; (ii) relevant teaching experience; and (iii) demonstrated potential for effective teaching (at the undergraduate and Master programme level) in digital society and artificial intelligence, and/or sociology of media and culture. 

Preference will be given to applicants with teaching expertise in the following areas: sociology of technology, sociology of work and organisations, media and society, sociological theory, or a broad range of subfields. The appointee is expected to also participate/provide service in departmental teaching development, community liaison, and other academic activities.

The appointment will be made on a contract basis for one to two years, targeted to start in August 2026 or as soon as practicable thereafter, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement. Screening of applications will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the post is filled.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk. 

Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts

Organization: Department of Sociology

Unposting Date: Ongoing

circles, ranking 18th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. This achievement reaffirms its leadership position and highlights its commitment to academic excellence and impactful research.

The Department of Sociology is now inviting applications for a post of Lecturer. Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree in sociology; (ii) relevant teaching experience; and (iii) demonstrated potential for effective teaching (at the undergraduate and Master programme level) in digital society and artificial intelligence, and/or sociology of media and culture. 

Preference will be given to applicants with teaching expertise in the following areas: sociology of technology, sociology of work and organisations, media and society, sociological theory, or a broad range of subfields. The appointee is expected to also participate/provide service in departmental teaching development, community liaison, and other academic activities.

The appointment will be made on a contract basis for one to two years, targeted to start in August 2026 or as soon as practicable thereafter, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement. Screening of applications will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the post is filled.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk. 

Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts

Organization: Department of Sociology

Unposting Date: Ongoing