Deadline: 25 March 2011
Contact: senrappt@hku.hk
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
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. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, 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.
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
in the School of Chinese
(Ref.: 20110039)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in the School of Chinese, from September 1, 2011 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. Information on the structure, the staff establishment and the course offerings of the School can be obtained at http://hku.hk/chinese/index.html.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature or related areas. They should pursue an active agenda of research and publication that can complement and reinforce the Programme's strengths in the board spectrum of Chinese literary studies and bring additional dimensions to the School¡¦s missions. The successful applicant should possess expertise in modern and contemporary Chinese literature. Preference will be given to candidates whose area of specialization includes more than one of the following regions: Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The ability to develop and conduct courses that are consonant with the curricular needs of the Programme and to inspire creative and critical reflection on vital literary issues will be a definite advantage. The School values a strong commitment to the development of innovative research paradigms and pedagogical approaches. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, but the appointee will also be expected to supervise M.Phil. dissertations and Ph.D. projects.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. 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.
Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (senrappt@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, Room 1001, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential references (quoting Ref.: 20110039) sent directly by the referees to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Closes March 25, 2011.
More information here.
Contact: senrappt@hku.hk
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
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. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, 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.
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
in the School of Chinese
(Ref.: 20110039)
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in the School of Chinese, from September 1, 2011 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. Information on the structure, the staff establishment and the course offerings of the School can be obtained at http://hku.hk/chinese/index.html.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature or related areas. They should pursue an active agenda of research and publication that can complement and reinforce the Programme's strengths in the board spectrum of Chinese literary studies and bring additional dimensions to the School¡¦s missions. The successful applicant should possess expertise in modern and contemporary Chinese literature. Preference will be given to candidates whose area of specialization includes more than one of the following regions: Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The ability to develop and conduct courses that are consonant with the curricular needs of the Programme and to inspire creative and critical reflection on vital literary issues will be a definite advantage. The School values a strong commitment to the development of innovative research paradigms and pedagogical approaches. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, but the appointee will also be expected to supervise M.Phil. dissertations and Ph.D. projects.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. 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.
Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail (senrappt@hku.hk); in person or by writing to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, Room 1001, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential references (quoting Ref.: 20110039) sent directly by the referees to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Closes March 25, 2011.
More information here.
