City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast developing university distinguished by scholarship in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talent and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools. Within the next five years, the University aims to recruit 200 more scholars in various disciplines from all over the world, including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative media, energy, environment, and biomedical & veterinary sciences.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Duties
Provide intellectual leadership in teaching, learning and research in the discipline of applied philosophy and applied ethics. The appointee’s research and teaching specialism(s) must be in at least one of the following areas: comparative philosophy and Confucian ethics; ethics and public policy, such as environmental policy, health care and bioethics; and ethics in government and public management, such as anti-corruption. The appointee is also required to perform administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements
A PhD in relevant disciplines. Strong teaching experience and an excellent research publications record required. Ability to work well with colleagues is essential.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisements in March/April 2009 need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be very attractive, 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.

Information and Application
Further information on the post 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, Hong Kong [Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311/email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk].

Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to Head, Department of Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong or e-mail to “sahead@cityu.edu.hk” by 30 November 2009.  Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope.  The University reserves the right to consider late nominations and applications, and not to fill the position.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  The University is an equal opportunity employer.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 18th in Asia according to The Times Higher Education 2009 survey.