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’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. The University has eight Colleges/Schools. As part of its pursuit of excellence, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, data science, energy and environment, science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, law, veterinary medicine and life sciences.
The School of Law has three goals: becoming a world renowned centre for research and teaching of law; equipping students with global knowledge, skills and perspectives; and establishing a trusted relationship with local and international legal establishments. These goals are reflected in the composition of the faculty, the curriculum and enrichment activities. The School has also developed special programmes for judges from Mainland China, including LLM and JSD programmes. It has recruited excellent talents at all levels in recent years and these appointments are part of a strategy to enhance the School’s research performance and represent a determined effort to increase the size of faculty by recruiting high calibre staff. It is the School’s goal to provide quality legal education for students and to broaden their horizons. The School offers a broad range of degree programmes: LLB, JD, LLMArbDR, LLM and PCLL.
The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences prides itself for a long track record in offering quality teaching in academic programmes delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of faculty members. The mission of the Department is to offer quality education and professional training in the disciplines of Applied Sociology, Counseling, Criminology, Psychology, and Social Work, excel in related research areas, and promote social justice and betterment of life. The Department endeavors to develop and synergize its staff expertise in offering academic programmes in applied and professional areas.
Applications and nominations are invited for the above post:
Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the School of Law and the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences; ensure the courses to be properly geared to the needs of students; exploit opportunities for joint teaching at a more integrated and higher level; and conduct high level, creative and professional interdisciplinary research in Law and Social and Behavioural Sciences. The appointee is also expected to take the lead in developing innovative teaching interactions and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between the School and the Department.
A PhD in relevant disciplines with ability to undertake research and teaching in Law and Social and Behavioural Sciences. Candidates should have an outstanding research record with a demonstrated ability to lead a sizeable research group of mid and junior level professors, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. The appointee is expected to strengthen the current research areas in the School of Law and the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
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 post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: lwgo@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Dean of School of Law (email: ghowells@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations received by 31 August 2018will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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Worldwide recognition ranking 55th, and 5th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2019); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (ARWU survey 2016); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2017).
