24 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG- Research Field
Educational sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Hong Kong- Application Deadline
30 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Education (10000)
Categories: Professoriate Staff
The University of Hong Kong
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) 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. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are around 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 4,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned. Further information about the University can be found on the website https://www.hku.hk/ .
The Faculty of Education
HKU has been involved in teacher education since 1917, and the Faculty of Education was established in 1984. The Faculty of Education is forward-looking and world leading, ranking sixth globally in Education (THE 2024). It has assumed an important role in educational research and professional training as a major provider of teacher education programmes and has contributed significantly to education policy and development in Hong Kong with its strong expertise in policy analysis and curriculum development. The Faculty was also the first in Hong Kong to offer degree programmes that train speech therapists and audiologists for the local community. More information about the Faculty can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ .
The Position
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Educational Administration and Leadership in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 526808), to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms subject to approval.
Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Educational Administration and Leadership, or a closely related field; (ii) tertiary teaching experience in school leadership, management, policy and administration; (iii) a proven track record in, or strong potential for, research, scholarly publications and competitive external funding; and (iv) ability or potential to demonstrate academic leadership. Knowledge of the local and regional context and direct experience working with and training primary and/or secondary education practitioners and leaders would be advantages.
The appointee will be expected to teach courses offered in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise research postgraduate students, contribute actively to research and knowledge exchange, and assume service/administrative responsibilities as appropriate. Those appointed at senior level will also lead collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives in research and knowledge exchange, mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers, and assume high-level service/administrative responsibilities.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment on fixed-term contract will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 523524) need not re-apply.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload a cover letter indicating the earliest availability date, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees, one sample of a representative research output, a research plan of not more than 2 pages, and a teaching statement of not more than 2 pages. Review of applications will start on June 21, 2024 and continue until June 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Country
- Hong Kong
- City
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/373525/professor-associate…
Contact
- City
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
STATUS: EXPIRED
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