From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:49 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Hong Kong Studies, Univ of Hong Kong, Asst prof
> H-ASIA
> November 14, 2011
>
>
> Position: Hong Kong Studies, Assistant Professor, 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=43754
>
>
> University of Hong Kong
>
> Assistant Professor in Hong Kong Studies in the School of Modern
> Languages and Cultures
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Hong Kong
> Position: Assistant Professor
>
>
> Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the
> highest international standards of excellence in teaching and
> research, and has been at the international forefront of academic
> scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range
> of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10
> faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There
> are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50
> countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and
> academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
>
> Assistant Professor in Hong Kong Studies in the School of Modern
> Languages and Cultures
> (Ref.: 201100973)
>
> Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in
> Hong Kong Studies in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures from
> July 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year
> fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Appointees with
> demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure towards the end
> of the second three-year contract.
>
> Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent that focuses on
> any aspect of the Hong Kong society, history, politics or culture by
> the date of appointment. The appointee will join the new,
> interdisciplinary Hong Kong Studies program and should have a
> demonstrated capacity to develop and teach courses that explore Hong
> Kongs global impact and engagement. A willingness and capacity to
> teach courses that connect to at least one of the following would be
> favorably considered: (a) the Schools European Studies and American
> Studies programmes; (b) the Facultys emerging programmes in Global
> Creative Industries; (c) the strand of Hong Kong culture courses in
> Comparative Literature. Capacity to work in Cantonese and Mandarin is
> fundamental to the position. Enquiries about the post should be sent
> to Professor Louise Edwards, School of Modern Languages and Cultures
> (e-mail: ledwards@hku.hk).
>
> The Hong Kong Studies program commences in September 2012 and will be
> the flagship location for research on Hong Kong internationally.
> Commencing with an undergraduate Major in Hong Kong Studies, the
> program will also offer research postgraduate programs at M.Phil. and
> Ph.D. levels. As the key site for Hong Kong Studies, the program will
> coordinate teaching on Hong Kong Studies across the University and
> serve as a major generator of research on Hong Kong. Academics in the
> program will be active in promoting knowledge of Hong Kong
> internationally, nationally and locally through broad community
> engagement.
>
> The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous,
> independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and
> postgraduate teaching, and to participate in the administration of the
> program. Information about the School can be obtained at
> http://www0.hku.hk/smlc/.
>
> A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the
> appointees qualifications and experience will be offered. At current
> rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The
> appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University
> contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of
> basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing
> benefits will be provided as applicable.
>
>
>
>
> Contact: Applicants should send a cover letter, updated C.V. and 3
> confidential references (quoting Ref.: 201100973) sent directly by the
> referees to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource
> Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong
> Kong by e-mail (r1100973@hku.hk). Further particulars can be obtained
> at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. Review of applications will start on
> November 30, 2011 until the post is filled. Candidates who are not
> contacted within 4 months of the review date may consider their
> applications unsuccessful.
>
> The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
> No-Smoking Policy
>
> Website: http://www.hku.hk
> Primary Category: Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Area Studies
> Cultural History / Studies
> Social History / Studies
> Urban History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 11/14/2011
> Closing Date 02/07/2012
>
>
>
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