Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Japanese Studies) in the Department of Public and International Affairs
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Hong Kong |
Position: | Other Professional |
Global Scholar Recruitment Campaign
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
Applications and nominations are invited for :
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Japanese Studies) in the Department of Public and International Affairs [Ref. B/677/03]
Duties : The appointee is expected to contribute to research, service, teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointee is also expected to be an active researcher and contribute to the broader intellectual pursuit of the Department in terms of publications, academic events and research grants.
Requirements : A PhD in International Relations/Political Science or other Social Science related disciplines, with competence in teaching and undertaking research on contemporary Japan. Candidates who have expertise in Japan’s relationships with other countries in East Asia and/or Southeast Asia are especially preferred. Candidates are expected to have an active research agenda that generates external funding, provide evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations), and demonstrate a talent for producing high-quality publications. Successful candidates are expected to commence duty in July or August 2023.
• Candidates for Chair Professor and Professor should have outstanding research/grant records and international reputation.
• Candidates for Associate Professor should have a number of high-impact publications and grants, and a demonstrated ability/potential to develop a research area on their own.
• Candidates for Assistant Professor should have demonstrated potential for high-impact publication and grant capture.
(For enquiries, please contact Dr. Brad Williams via email at Brad.Williams@cityu.edu.hk.)
Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : sahead@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: sahead@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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Contact: |
sahead@cityu.edu.hk |
Website: | http://www.cityu.edu.hk |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/19/2023 |
Closing Date | 07/17/2023 |