Posted 10/15/09
THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Division of Social Science
Faculty Position (China Studies)
Ref: 2009-0831
The Division of Social Science of The Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for
a tenure-track position from scholars who conduct high-
quality, disciplinary-based research on China.
OVERVIEW:
Depending on the applicant's qualifications and experience,
the appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant
Professor or Associate Professor, with an initial three-
year contract (or substantiated appointment in the case of
associate professorship with an exceptionally strong
publication record) starting from July 2010.
JOB QUALIFICATION:
The successful candidate must have a PhD degree at the time
of appointment, with demonstrated record to carry out
theoretically-informed and empirically-based work on
contemporary China. Salary is competitive and will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe
benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits.
Housing will be provided where applicable. A gratuity will
be payable upon successful completion of contract.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application
with a statement of teaching and research interests,
and a curriculum vitae to:
CONTACT: China Search Committee Chair
Division of Social Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology
Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
Fax: (852) 2335-0014
Email: MAILTO:cssearch@ust.hk
on or before 1 December 2009.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For more information about the Division, please visit;
http://www.sosc.ust.hk
Information provided by applicants will be used for
recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Those
who applied for similar positions last year need not re-
apply.