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University of Rochester

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Rochester, United States
127th in World University Rankings 2026

About the University of Rochester

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Established in 1850, the University of Rochester is a private non-sectarian research university based in the city of Rochester, New York.

It serves around 11,000 students of graduate and undergraduate level, split roughly half and half between men and women.

The university comprises 158 buildings and around 2,000 faculty members. It prides itself on its intimate teaching style and claims a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

The university is spread across four campuses, the main one being River campus, situated just south of downtown Rochester by the Genesee River. Its centrepiece is the Eastman Quadrangle, which is home to the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering.

The other campuses are the medical centre, the Eastman school of music – home to the large Eastman Theatre concert hall, which also serves the Rochester philharmonic orchestra – and the South campus located in the town of Brighton.

In 1929 the Institute of Optics was founded at Rochester, becoming the first educational programme devoted specifically to optics in America. As well as this, the Omega Laser Facility houses two of the highest energy and intensity lasers in the world. 

The university has a total budget of around $3 billion and an endowment of roughly $2.2 billion.

It has an alumni network of more than 100,000 and eight Nobel Prize winners.

Rochester’s official motto “Meliora” translates from the Latin as “ever better” or “always better.”

Its official flower has been the humble dandelion since 1853 when the growing university, requiring more space, was given eight acres of cow pastures as a donation. According to legend, the well-fertilised pasture resulted in a profusion of dandelions that led to the flower’s adoption as the school emblem.

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Student gender ratio
52 F : 48 M (1)
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International student percentage
36% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
8.1 (1)
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Student total
10505 (1)

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Location: Pan Wales Up to 12 days per year, unsalaried with travel and subsistence costs reimbursed The Welsh Government is seeking 4 members for the Board of the Education Workforce Council (the Council). The Council is the independent professional regulator for the education workforce in Wales. With around 90,000 registrants, it is Wales’ largest regulatory body and has the widest register of education practitioners in the world. As a member of the Council, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the EWC. You will bring independent judgement to bear on the Council’s performance to ensure its compliance and governance. The Welsh Government believes public bodies should have members who reflect Welsh society - people from all walks of life - to help them understand people's needs and make better decisions. This is why the Welsh Government is encouraging a wide and diverse range of individuals to apply for appointments to public bodies. Applications are particularly welcome from all under-represented groups including women, people under 30 years of age, people from ethnic minority communities, disabled people and the LGBT+ community. The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit. The Welsh Government is a bilingual organisation and acknowledges the importance of developing and growing bilingual capabilities in public appointments in Wales. Therefore, Welsh language skills are desirable for the posts. We welcome applications which demonstrate the capability to work in both Welsh and English. The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 February 2026 at 16:00.  Applications received after this will not be considered unless you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. It is expected that interviews will be held in the week commencing 09 March 2026. For further details and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button

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Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor - School of Law

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City University of Macau

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City University of Macau

Macao


The City University of Macau (CityU Macau) is a private, not-for-profit institution that stands as a comprehensive university in Macao, offering a broad range of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs, along with professional courses. CityU Macau is proud to be recognized among the top 601-800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and global engagement. At CityU Macau, we strive to provide students with a rich and diverse learning experience that paves their paths to the international arena through our continuous expansion of global partnerships. Shouldering our social responsibility of “Serving Macao, Integrating into Greater Bay Area”, our mission is to nurture high-caliber professionals to meet the evolving needs of Macao and the broader region. CityU Macau promotes a culture of diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunity, and gender equity, fostering a supportive and enriching workplace for all staff members. CityU Macau is now inviting applications for Full Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the following areas: Civil and Commercial Law Constitution, Administrative Law and Basic Law Criminal Law Job Description Successful candidates are expected to contribute significantly to the faculty program development, and will be responsible in duties including teaching, research, as well as supervision and coordination of student’s professional practice and dissertations. Job Requirements Holder of a Doctoral degree in related field from an accredited institution; Applicants currently in the final year of their PhD program will also be considered for the Assistant Professor position; Strong academic research ability and clear scientific research planning; Able to teach undergraduate or postgraduate course(s) independently; Successful experience in supervising undergraduate or postgraduate students; Priority considerations will be given to those having a good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English; Preference will be given to Macao residents under the same condition. Remuneration The remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualifications, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate in Macao is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Benefits CityU Macau offers medical and life insurance, voluntary pension fund scheme as well as a wide range of staff leisure workshops, skill enhancement trainings, festive activities, etc. Application/Nomination Procedures Applicants should visit https://hro.cityu.edu.mo/en/category/job-application/teaching-en/ for more details, and may apply via the link https://career.cityu.edu.mo/Job/Login. The above position will remain open until filled. The following documents should be uploaded to the provided sections in the online application platform: Resume Personal Identification Document Graduation Certificates Cover Letter (clearly indicate the position/reference code and academic unit you are applying for) Contact information for three references Review of applications and nominations will commence immediately. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they were not invited for an interview within 3 months of submission. The successful candidate is expected to assume the position in August 2026. **Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only.**

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Assistant Lecturer in the School of Public Health

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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Theology and Counselling Lecturers

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Subjects Taught at the University of Rochester

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  • Other Health

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  • Chemistry
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  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology