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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Asian & Intl. Studies, City Univ of Hong Kong, Head of Department

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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:22 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Asian & Intl. Studies, City Univ of Hong Kong,
Head of Department


> H-ASIA
> December 22, 2011
>
>
> Position: Head of Department of Asian and International Studies, City
> University of Hong Kong
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43971
>
>
> City University of Hong Kong
>
> Head of Department of Asian and International Studies
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Hong Kong
> Position: Department Chair
>
>
> Worldwide Search for Talent
>
> 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 talent and creating applicable knowledge to support
> social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six
> Colleges/Schools. Within the next two years, the University aims to
> recruit 100 more scholars from all over the world in various disciplines,
> including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities,
> law, creative media, energy, environment, and other strategic growth
> areas.
>
> Applications and nominations are invited for :
>
> Head of Department of Asian and International Studies [Ref. C/050/49]
>
> The Department of Asian and International Studies offers undergraduate
> programs in the areas of East and Southeast Asian Studies/International
> Studies and postgraduate programs in the areas of Development
> Studies/Asian and International Studies.
>
> Responsibilities : Teaching and research in the Department include studies
> of globalisation, social and political trends, and the impact of various
> types of economic development. Scholars in the Department study problems
> of democratisation, political development, poverty, gender, environment,
> religion, ethnicity, work, and corporate social responsibility in Asian
> societies. The core disciplines of the Department are sociology,
> anthropology, and political science. The Department is expanding into
> regional studies in a global perspective.
>
> Requirements : The Head of Department will provide strong academic
> leadership in the development of teaching and research within the
> Department, as well as providing effective managerial leadership.
> Candidates should possess a PhD with strong academic and professional
> qualifications, substantial relevant experience in tertiary education, an
> internationally recognised record of research and scholarship, and
> demonstrated ability to work collegially in an academic environment.
>
> (Those who have responded to the previous advertisement need not
> re-apply.)
>
> In the 2011 QS rankings, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
> ranks ahead of University of Zurich, University of Vienna and University
> of Barcelona in Social Sciences, and ahead of University of California,
> Irvine and Georgetown University in Arts and Humanities. The new Head of
> Department will play a major role in leading the College forward for the
> coming decade.
>
> Salary and Conditions of Service
> The appointee will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate
> with qualifications and experience. The headship appointment will be on a
> concurrent basis for an initial period of three years. Remuneration
> package will be attractive and driven by market competitiveness and
> individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity,
> leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where
> applicable).
>
>
> Contact: 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 : aishd@cityu.edu.hk].
>
> Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae
> to the Human Resources Office. Applications and nominations received by
> 29 February 2012 will receive full consideration. Please quote the
> reference of the post in the application and on the envelope. The
> University reserves the right not to fill the position. Personal data
> provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the
> Universitys personal data policy, a copy of which will be provided upon
> request.
>
> The University also offers a number of visiting positions through its
> "CityU International Transition Team" for current graduate students and
> for early-stage and established scholars, as described at
> http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/cityu_international_transition.htm.
>
> City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are
> committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from
> all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity
> of our staff.
>
> City University of Hong Kong is ranked the 110th among the worlds top
> universities and the 15th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds
> 2011 surveys.
> http://www.cityu.edu.hk
>
>
> Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk
> Primary Category: Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 12/22/2011
> Closing Date 03/17/2012
>
>
>
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