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 seven 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, energy and environment, science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, law, veterinary medicine and life sciences.
The Department of Information Systems is one of the six departments in the University’s College of Business. It has about 40 research and teaching staff and its research productivity has been ranked highly. The University is currently ranked 2nd in the UT Dallas survey based on research contributions in its Information Systems-related journals in 2014–2016 (http://jindal.utdallas.edu/the-utd-top-100-business-school-research-rankings/search#rankingsByJournal).
Applications are invited for the above posts:
Make significant contribution to research, teach and manage undergraduate and postgraduate courses individually or as a team of the Department; and carry out administrative work and other duties to facilitate the development of the Department. The posts are substantiation-track positions and tenable from July 2017.
A PhD in Information Systems/Computer Science/Informatics or related disciplines, with a strong commitment to high-quality research and excellent teaching in the Information Systems field. Candidates should have the ability to teach at both graduate (MBA/MSc) and undergraduate (BBA) levels, and demonstrate the capacity to motivate students to appreciate the value of innovative information management on business in the Internet era. Other desirable qualities include the ability to teach effectively big data and analytics with a strong emphasis on business applications, IS strategy, or other courses in Information Systems (such as security and privacy, knowledge management, e-commerce strategies); and/or experience in administrative work.
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 Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a cover letter and current curriculum vitae. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. 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.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.
Worldwide recognition ranking 49th, and 4th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2018); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (ARWU survey 2016); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2017).