Assistant Professor (2 positions) (PR330/15-16)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Hong Kong |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Hong Kong Baptist University
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of History
Assistant Professor (2 positions) (PR330/15-16)
The Department of History seeks to further diversify its research and teaching expertise by recruiting two substantiable/tenure-track Assistant Professors. The basic teaching load is two courses per semester but teaching relief may be granted upon successful bidding of external research funding.
Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with related teaching and research experience in higher education; a strong publication record and an active research agenda. Previous successful grant applications would be an advantage. While applications from scholars with expertise in any historical sub-field are welcome, priority will be given to applicants working on the history of the following areas: Japan, South Asia, the Middle East, Australia, or Latin America. Candidates who will contribute to the cultural and academic diversity of the Department are strongly encouraged to apply.
Terms of appointment:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers competitive package which include retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, housing assistance and relocation allowance wherever appropriate. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years commencing from either January or September 2017. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Contact: |
Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application form which is obtainable by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms. Completed application form should be sent to the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, AAB903, Level 9, Academic and Administration Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong or by email to: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works, statements of teaching and research interest and recent teaching evaluation results. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will not be returned after the completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. 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 and conditions then applicable at the time of offer. Closing date: 25 June 2016 or until the position is filled |
Website: | http://www.hkbu.edu.hk |
Primary Category: | History Education |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 05/16/2016 |
Closing Date | 08/14/2016 |