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.
Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:
Be an active researcher, dedicated to university teaching and supervision of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees; and undertake administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.
A PhD in related disciplines, with teaching experience and a strong research record or demonstrated research potential in the field of Comparative Politics of East Asia, preferably Northeast Asia (Southeast Asia-focused candidates will also be favourably considered). Candidates with teaching and research expertise in one or more of the areas relating to their countries, namely domestic politics, political-economy and state-society relations, are preferred.
(For enquiries, please contact Professor Mark R Thompson, Head of Department via email at mark.thompson@cityu.edu.hk)
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 : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, with a current curriculum vitae (with status of journal submission stated), a teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations where applicable), a research plan with a three-year timeframe and a list of three referees (with full contact details). Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office. Applications and nominations received by 5 January 2018 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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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 2016).