Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Development Studies) in the [...]

City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Hong Kong is seeking exceptional scholars for multiple academic positions in Development Studies. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and demonstrate strong research capabilities aligned with the university's strategic areas. The roles include contributing to research and teaching, mentoring students, and establishing a world-class research program. Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits are offered, with positions available across various academic ranks.

Benefits

Medical and dental schemes

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research agenda with potential for external funding.
• Evidence of teaching ability including student evaluations.
• Proven record of high quality publications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research, service, and teaching activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Active engagement in publications, academic events, and securing research grants.

Skills

Research ability

Teaching competence

Education

PhD in Development Studies or related disciplines

Job description

Addr 17/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building,
City University of HK,
83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Development Studies) in the Department of Public and International Affairs [Ref. B/618/09]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) 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
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities
  
  

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’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.

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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

Duties

Contribute to research, service, teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointees are also expected to be active researchers and contribute to the broader intellectual project of the Department in terms of publications, academic events and research grants.

Requirements

A PhD in Development Studies or related disciplines with competence in teaching and undertaking research on the political economy of development and/or sustainable development. Candidates are expected to have an active research agenda that leads to external funding, provide evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations) and proven ability to produce high quality publications. Successful candidates are expected to commence duty as soon as possible.

• 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.

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 : [e-mail] ).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: [e-mail] ). 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 2 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.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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