Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Chinese Language and Literature) in the Depa[...]

City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of Hong Kong seeks Professors/Associate and Assistant Professors in Chinese Language and Literature for a substantiation-track appointment. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students, and conducting high-impact research. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD and showcase strong research capabilities, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental schemes

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build a world-class research program.
• Competence in both Chinese and English as medium of instruction.
• Relevant teaching or professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Undertake research and administrative duties in academic programs.
• Engage in interdisciplinary studies related to specified fields.

Skills

Research ability

Teaching

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Chinese language and 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 (Chinese Language and Literature) in the Department of Chinese and History [Ref. C/754/09]

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 are invited for the above posts:

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.

Requirements

A PhD in Chinese language and literature with competence in undertaking research and teaching the following areas: Classical Chinese literature, Philology (Etymology, Phonology, and Text-based Semantics).

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). The appointment is on substantiation-track and the 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 and fill in your specialism with advertisement reference number. Applications 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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