Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Geography (30900)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Sustainable Development in the Department of Geography (Ref.: 499679), to commence on September 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department of Geography, established in 1931, is the first university-level geography department in Hong Kong. The 2019 QS World University Ranking rated the Department the 12th among the world’s top 200 universities in the subject of geography and area studies.  The Department offers comprehensive undergraduate, taught postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in human and physical geography with an interdisciplinary orientation. Its team of 13 full-time teaching staff, more than 30 post-doctoral fellows and research students, is actively engaged in cutting-edge research. The Department’s scholarly activities are well supported by a map library and four modern specialized laboratories. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://geog.hku.hk. This position sits within the Faculty of Social Sciences.  The Faculty values diverse research methodologies.  We are particularly committed to upgrading our expertise in quantitative methods, and welcome applicants with relevant expertise.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Geography or cognate disciplines with expertise on sustainable development, environmental protection, environmental policy and planning, environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment, nature conservation and water governance. A research focus on contemporary China in a global context is preferred. They should also have extensive teaching experience and a strong track record in reputable research grants and publications. The appointee is expected to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students, conduct high quality scholarly research in the related fields, and assist in administration.

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 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.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter; a research plan for the next three years; a statement on teaching philosophy; and outlines of three proposed undergraduate courses. Closes May 31, 2020.