Deadline: 8 January 2011
Research Assistant Professor in Humanities Programme
The appointee is expected to conduct independent research and assist senior academic staff to guide postgraduate students and research assistants. He/She is also expected to teach two to three courses per academic year.
The appointee should be able to teach in English and/or Chinese and a range of introductory and upper level broad-based, interdisciplinary Humanities core courses in the Programme. Preferable teaching and research areas include some of the following: Critical Theories, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Visual Culture, Intellectual History, Performance Studies and Creative Writing.
Other responsibilities include related research and publication, and supervision of undergraduate honours projects and postgraduate theses. Dedication to excellence in teaching as well as research is essential, as is commitment to work in a bilingual and bicultural setting.
Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualification with excellent research track record. Successful experience in research project application and teaching experience is preferred.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and good performance.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to write a cover letter in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application forms which are obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference to the Personnel Office direct. Please quote PR number on the application, confidential reference letters and any subsequent correspondence. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
More information here.
Research Assistant Professor in Humanities Programme
The appointee is expected to conduct independent research and assist senior academic staff to guide postgraduate students and research assistants. He/She is also expected to teach two to three courses per academic year.
The appointee should be able to teach in English and/or Chinese and a range of introductory and upper level broad-based, interdisciplinary Humanities core courses in the Programme. Preferable teaching and research areas include some of the following: Critical Theories, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Visual Culture, Intellectual History, Performance Studies and Creative Writing.
Other responsibilities include related research and publication, and supervision of undergraduate honours projects and postgraduate theses. Dedication to excellence in teaching as well as research is essential, as is commitment to work in a bilingual and bicultural setting.
Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualification with excellent research track record. Successful experience in research project application and teaching experience is preferred.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and good performance.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to write a cover letter in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application forms which are obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference to the Personnel Office direct. Please quote PR number on the application, confidential reference letters and any subsequent correspondence. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
More information here.
