Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Modern Chinese Literature) i[...]

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

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors in Modern Chinese Literature. The successful candidates will engage in teaching, research, and mentorship across various academic levels and are expected to contribute to interdisciplinary studies. Applicants must possess a PhD in relevant fields and demonstrate a potential for high-impact publications.

Benefits

Excellent fringe benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme.
• Commitment to education and student mentorship.
• Use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Undertake research and administrative duties in academic programmes.
• Teach broader humanities subjects and do practical writing.

Skills

Research capability

Interdisciplinary studies

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Modern Chinese Literature

Job description

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

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Modern Chinese Literature) in the Department of Chinese and History [Ref. C/797/09]

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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Duties

Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BA, MA, MPhil and PhD; undertake research and administrative duties in academic programmes and student activities. The appointees are also expected to teach broader humanities subjects and do practical writing in relation to late imperial and modern Chinese Literature.

Requirements

A PhD in Modern Chinese Literature. Applicants who are interested in interdisciplinary studies and have substantial working experience in academic or research institutions are especially welcome. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching and/or professional experience, strong research and administrative ability, and a proven record of publications. Successful candidates are expected to use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction and to commence duty as soon as possible.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should have demonstrated potential for high-impact publication and grant capture.

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 Professor should have outstanding research/grant records and international reputation.

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 Chinese and History, 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] ). Consideration will be given to applications and nominations 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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