City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talent and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools. Within the next two years, the University aims to recruit 100 more scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative media, energy, environment, and other strategic growth areas.
Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:
Candidates will be expected to : i) provide academic leadership in teaching and research in one of the following areas: Chinese, Cultural and Heritage Management, East-West Cross-Cultural Studies, Linguistics, and Translation; ii) facilitate and support research and teaching activities of the Department and individual faculty members; iii) promote the achievement of excellence in teaching and research; and iv) participate in the administration of the Department.
Candidates should have the following qualifications : i) appropriate academic qualifications and distinguished achievement in research and scholarship; ii) outstanding reputation and contribution as a teacher with a background in academic administration; iii) demonstrated academic leadership in higher education; iv) successful involvement in relevant professional and community activities; v) ability to work well with colleagues; and vi) experience in the management of an academic department preferred.
[Please specify discipline(s) in the application.]
(Those who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311/email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk].
Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Office. Applications will be considered until positions are filled. Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope. Applications received will receive full consideration. The University reserves the right not to fill the positions. Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the University’s personal data policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
The University also offers a number of visiting positions through its “CityU International Transition Team” for current graduate students and for early-stage and established scholars, as described at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/cityu_international_transition.htm.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our staff.
City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 110th among the world’s top universities and the 12th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 2011/2012 surveys.
