Teaching-track Faculty Position

Job Posting Details

The Department invites applications for a full-time teaching-track faculty position on Lecturer or Senior Lecturer rank in the area of computer science and artificial intelligence on renewable contract terms commencing February 2026.



About the Role
The appointee will play an important role in the development and teaching of computer science courses for MSc programs.They are responsible for developing and teaching MSc courses in some of the MSc programs under the Department, including MSc(AIE), MSc(AI), MSc(IT) and MSc(BDT), with working locations in both Hong Kong (HKUST Clear Water Bay campus and its associate teaching facilities) and Shanghai (HKUST Shanghai Centre).

They will be required to travel regularly between Hong Kong and Shanghai for one of the MSc programs, MSc AIE.

The appointee is required to teach some of the MSc courses related to “Advanced Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship” and courses relevant to computer science, big data and artificial intelligence, and is expected to:

coordinate seminars, workshops, student presentations, etc.; and mentor students in internship and entrepreneurship initiatives with Shanghai as the main work location

arrange student activities and handle inquiries related to the MSc AIE program

perform duties as assigned by the MSc AIE program

(Optional) design and teach a course in Advanced Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Hong Kong as the main work location

Required Qualifications

A PhD degree in computer science from a reputable university

Strong technical knowledge and skills in one or more relevant areas (e.g., AI/ML algorithms, data analytics, application of AI, IT and big data technologies)

Prior experience with entrepreneurship (e.g., having participated in startup projects, product commercialization and/or venture competitions)

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

Demonstrated capacity for excellent teaching at tertiary level or elsewhere

Experience in service-related matters (e.g., interviewing student applicants; academic counselling; and organizing seminars, industrial visits, career fairs and other activities for students)

Passion for supporting young innovators and helping students translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions

(Duration: 1 year, renewable)

Candidates with outstanding performance may be considered for a 2-year contract and/or the title of Assistant to Associate Professor of Engineering Education at the time of contract renewal.

The Department is a leading intellectual center for computer science research with a group of committed faculty members with demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching.

HKUST provides a supportive teaching environment, strong teaching support staff and leading-edge facilities.

Courses are conducted in English.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Review of applications will commence from Friday, 17 October 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.Applicants should read the before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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