Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Chinese Language and Literature)

5 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Research Field

Language sciences
Literature

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

4 May 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

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) 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
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

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

Applications and nominations 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: Chinese literature (preferably pre-Tang/Ming-Qing/modern-contemporary), Philology (Etymology, Phonology, and Text-based Semantics).

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 Chair Professor and 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 : [email protected] ).

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk , and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: [email protected] ).  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.

Worldwide recognition ranking #70 (QS 2024), and #4 among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS 2021); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024); #1 in Automation & Control/Electrical & Electronic Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and #2 in Telecommunication Engineering in Hong Kong (GRAS 2023); and #42 Business School in the World and #5 in Asia (UT Dallas 2018 to 2022

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Additional Information
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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Country

Hong Kong

City

Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/368685/chair-professor-pro…

Contact

City

Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED