Department/ Unit: Faculty of Law
Closing Date: May 11, 2025
The Faculty of Law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK LAW) is among the most dynamic and accomplished law schools in Asia. Since welcoming its inaugural cohort in 2006, CUHK LAW has experienced remarkable growth, both in scale and international stature. With a strong global outlook, our academic staff represent nearly twenty jurisdictions through their origins or training.
CUHK LAW is now inviting applications for appointment(s) as Professional Consultant(s). Professional Consultants primarily focus on teaching courses in the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) programme, as well as core and elective common law subjects in the LLB, JD, and LLM programmes.
Applicants should possess: (i) a law degree from a recognized university and/or a relevant professional qualification for legal practice; (ii) at least two years of post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister in Hong Kong, or its equivalent in another common law jurisdiction; and (iii) experience in teaching law or demonstrable aptitude for legal education.
Candidates with expertise in the following areas are of particular interest: Property Law and Land Law (including conveyancing), Equity and Trusts, PRC Law, Criminal Law, Criminal and Civil Procedure, Contract and Torts, Private International Law, and Legal Skills (including legal research, analysis, and drafting). Applications from highly qualified individuals with other areas of expertise are also welcome.
The appointee(s) will perform duties assigned by the Faculty Dean, including but not limited to: (a) teaching at the CUHK Graduate Law Centre in Central and the CUHK campus in Shatin; (b) contributing to curriculum development and supporting programme administration; (c) serving as academic advisor(s) to students; and (d) undertaking administrative duties and providing service to CUHK LAW, the College, and/or the University, as appropriate.
The appointment(s) will initially be made on a contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and upload the following documents: a full curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and/or methodology (maximum 2 pages); copies of qualification documents; and contact details of three referees who have agreed to provide references. Applicants with current or prior law school teaching experience should also include teaching evaluations. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
CUHK LAW is firmly committed to fostering diversity and warmly encourages applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences will enrich the diversity of our faculty. Further details about CUHK LAW can be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law.
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.
