Soongsil University

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Department of Finance (Post Ref.: 25/238) In line with the University’s strategy, the Department of Finance is committed to producing undergraduates with a broad-based liberal arts education to cope with the challenge of the Finance profession. The department has a record of high quality teaching. All appointees are expected to contribute to teaching excellence. General Requirements Candidates should have a relevant PhD degree in Finance and relevant discipline, with outstanding research and teaching potentials. Lingnan University has a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence. The appointee is expected to contribute to the Department, the Faculty of Business, and the University by securing external competitive research grants, publishing papers in top academic journals, teaching relevant courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and engaging in some service activities. In addition, excellent communication and presentation skills are highly desirable. A candidate holds distinct advantages if he or she has an impressive publication record, professional qualifications (e.g., CFA), administrative and teaching experiences, and/or close relationships with financial institutions in Hong Kong and with the major professional bodies. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

The Faculty of Humanities invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR OF RUSSIAN for a fixed-term appointment from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2029. The position is based at the Department of Languages. The appointee’s duties include conducting and supervising research on the Russian language, delivering research-informed teaching, following developments in scholarship, and participating in public engagement and international collaboration in the field. The appointee will also contribute to a range of administrative and expert duties within the University community. JOB DESCRIPTION The position covers research on the Russian language and related teaching. The successful candidate is expected to be a scholar of the Russian language with an international profile and demonstrable capacity for research leadership. The role requires a versatile language scholar who, in addition to specialist expertise in Russian, possesses skills aligned with the University’s strategic plan and the focus areas of the Department of Languages. Research experience in other Slavic languages will be considered an asset. The professor of Russian will conduct and supervise scholarly research and deliver teaching across the bachelor’s and master’s programmes in languages and the Doctoral Programme in the Humanities. The appointee will be responsible, alongside other teachers in the discipline, for advanced teaching in Russian language and literature. They must be able to deliver teaching informed by their own research, supervise doctoral and other theses as well as postdoctoral researchers, head research projects, and follow developments in scholarship. The role also includes administrative duties and public engagement. In addition, the professor is expected to contribute to other teaching in the Master’s Programme in Languages and other degree programmes, including shared methodological and theoretical provision across study tracks. APPOINTMENT CRITERIA The appointee must hold a doctoral degree and possess advanced academic qualifications, experience in leading scholarly research, the ability to provide research-based teaching and supervise theses, and evidence of international collaboration in their research field. Additionally, professors must possess academic leadership skills. The assessment of applicant merits considers both scholarly and teaching merits. The former include scholarly publications and other research results of scholarly value, success in obtaining external research funding, scholarly work outside Finland and international elected positions. The latter include teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce learning materials, additional teaching merits, a demonstration of teaching skills if required, and involvement in doctoral education. Also considered are applicants’ leadership and interaction skills and their active engagement in the academic and wider communities. Holders of teaching and research positions at Finnish universities must be proficient in the language in which they provide instruction, in this case Russian. To successfully perform their duties, the appointee must also have excellent English skills. SALARY The salary will be based on levels 8–10 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The position carries an annual salary of €80,500–€99,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes a six-month trial period. The University of Helsinki offers its staff occupational health and fitness services, professional development opportunities, and a first-class research and teaching environment, alongside the conditions necessary for international collaboration. Applicants should note the University’s recommendations and guidelines regarding the war in Ukraine. Read more about staff benefits on our website. HOW TO APPLY Applications, together with the required attachments, must be submitted via the University of Helsinki recruitment system using the link below. Internal applicants, defined as current University employees, must submit their applications via the SAP Fiori portal. Applicants are requested to provide the following documents in English as a single PDF file: A short cover letter A curriculum vitae A report (maximum 5 pages) on the applicant’s teaching expertise  A report (maximum 5 pages) outlining the applicant’s research activities, including engagement in the academic community, success in securing research funding and international research activity  A written statement (maximum 2 pages) presenting the applicant’s vision for their research and the development of the field A numbered list of publications See instructions. No other attachments, such as letters of recommendation or certificates, are required at this stage. Applicants should note that, after the closing date, the appointment committee will ask shortlisted candidates to select and submit up to 10 publications for assessment via the recruitment system. Candidates will also be invited to attend an interview and, where appropriate, provide a separate report of their teaching merits and deliver a teaching demonstration. The closing date for applications is 8 February 2026. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the position is available from Professor Tomi Huttunen tomi.huttunen@helsinki.fi. For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Jenni Syväoja (jenni.syvaoja@helsinki.fi).

About us  King’s College London is a world-leading university dedicated to delivering excellence in education and research. The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences is internationally renowned for its innovative teaching and cutting-edge research. Our iTEL Hub supports the integration of digital education and technology-enhanced learning (TEL) across the faculty and collaborates with the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care to deliver outstanding digital learning experiences.   About the role  We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Learning Technology Support Officer (Grade 5) to join our iTEL Hub team. This role provides essential operational and administrative support for TEL systems and services, including first-line Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) support, scheduling and managing learning resources rollover activities, coordinating digital education and teaching training events, and maintaining accurate documentation. The postholder will assist in producing and supporting digital learning solutions, contribute to content development, and help deliver TEL projects. They will also provide guidance and training on the use of digital technologies, ensuring compliance with data protection, accessibility, and copyright standards. Working closely with the iTEL Hub team, academic staff, and professional services colleagues, the LTSO plays a key role in enabling online, blended, and distance learning programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who is considering a career in educational technology or digital education. At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. This is a full time (35  hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Efficiency in handling e-learning support queries Some experience providing administrative support in an education context Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications and ICT skills (file conversion, transcript editing, proof-reading) Ability to work independently and on own initiative to fulfill general administrative responsibilities Ability to prepare reports and present data clearly Dynamic and dependable team player contributing to project outputs Some knowledge of developing interactive digital learning resources Desirable criteria Experience in e-learning/educational technology with understanding of HE context Skills in developing educational resources and supporting TEL projects Experience using technologies such as Moodle and web conferencing tools (MSTeams) Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary :    £39,076 – £43,909 including London Allowance    Job ID :    134865 Post Date :    05-Jan-2026    Close Date :    19-Jan-2026 Contact Person :    Jonathan Diego    Contact Details :    jonathan.p.san_diego@kcl.ac.uk