Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science [Ref. A/657/09]

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:

Duties

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise research students, conduct research and perform duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

A PhD in Computer Science or related disciplines.  Candidates should have an excellent proven record of research and teaching in Computer Science or related areas including Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Databases, Internet Technologies, Information Security, Computer Systems, Algorithms, and Computational Biology.

Salary and Conditions of Service

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.

Information and Application

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 Tong, Hong Kong [Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311/email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk].

Please send the nomination or application in the form of an application letter enclosing a current CV to the Human Resources Office. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.   Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope.  Shortlisted candidates for Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. 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 policies, 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 95th among the world’s top universities and the 12th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 2012 surveys.