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:
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences was established in March 2020 with the vision to be Asia’s preeminent body advancing veterinary clinical science in response to evolving societal needs. The mission of the Department has three distinct but interrelated components: to train highly-professional, practicing veterinary clinicians through didactic teaching, laboratories, and practical experiences based in state-of-the-art veterinary clinical facilities; to advance animal health through cutting-edge clinical research; and to contribute to the community through excellent service and outreach.
The position will be appointed on clinical track or tenure track.
The appointee will actively contribute to the missions of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences to train highly professional veterinary clinicians, to advance animal health through cutting-edge clinical research and to engage with and support the local community. She/he will teach across the BVM curriculum to ensure that students can attain Day 1 competences by integrating and applying knowledge, skills and professional attitudes. The appointee will provide didactic and laboratory teaching and provide service to CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and will also support students on clinical rotations which will begin in 2022. The appointee will conduct research, take up administrative work and other duties to facilitate the development of the College and its Departments as a whole. Involvement in research is supported and encouraged for clinical track.
The appointee must have a veterinary qualification recognized for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong with degrees in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), or equivalent in all levels of appointments. Board certification (European, Australian/New Zealand, American, or equivalent Boards) in the relevant discipline is required for appointment at Clinical Associate Professor level or above. For Clinical Assistant Professor, credentials for Board certification should be completed, or near completion. Experience in clinical teaching, service and research is required. A PhD is preferred for clinical track and essential for tenure track.
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). 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 Veterinary Clinical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: Department Administrator at wong.joe@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining the interest in the position, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement and current curriculum vitae through the website: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/global-recruiting/. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: wong.joe@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations 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.
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