City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:
Contribute to research, service, teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointees will be an active researcher that contributes to the broader intellectual project of the Department in terms of education and research and the pursuit of academic excellence.
A PhD in Housing Policy, Urban Policy or Public Policy related disciplines, with strong quantitative research skills and specializations in one or more policy sub-fields (such as housing policy, housing management, urban policy, or transportation policy).
Candidates will have an active research agenda that leads to external funding, a proven ability to produce high quality publications together with evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations). The appointees for Professor should command a superb record of scholarly achievements and exert leadership in the field of housing and urban policy. The appointees for Associate Professor should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievements in both teaching and research, a strong record in research grant and/or academic management expertise. The appointees for Assistant Professor should have a solid record of, or evidence of high promise for, scholarly achievements in both teaching and research. Candidates should be able to teach across the general housing and urban policy curriculum on substantive policy topics and research methods. Those who can research and teach in housing management and policy are welcome to 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 Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. (For enquiries, please contact Professor Richard M. Walker via email at rmwalker@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 Department (email: rmwalker@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations received by 31 August 2020 will receive full consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of 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's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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