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University of Hong Kong -
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies) Location: Hong Kong Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant or Associate Professor Submitted: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
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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. Of a number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its ranking at 24 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, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies) (Ref.: RF-2009/2010-211) Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies), from as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis. An appointee with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure during the second three-year contract. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and should be specialists in one or more of the following fields: history, political science, literature, film, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, or international relations, and should show a strong interdisciplinary orientation and excellence in teaching and research. Interest in Latin America and/or Asian American Studies could be an advantage. The appointee is expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct research about American Studies, coordinate the American Studies Programme, be active in the administration of the School and liaise with other areas of study in the School to strengthen our interdisciplinary character. Further information about the School and the Programme can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/smlc/. Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University): Associate Professor : HK$661,980 - 1,023,720 Assistant Professor : HK$504,480 - 779,640 (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8) The level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). Closes November 30, 2009. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy |
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Contact Info: The Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058 e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk |
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