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Associate Professor in Music - Ethnomusicology

Employer
HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Location
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Closing date
6 Apr 2019

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of Music

The Department of Music at Hong Kong Baptist University (http://mus.hkbu.edu.hk) invites outstanding applicants for a tenure-track appointment as Associate Professor specialising in ethnomusicology. The appointee is expected to have a vibrant track record of innovation in research publications, in acquiring publicly funded grants, in developing international linkages, and in service to the global profession. In addition, he/she should articulate a 21st-century vision for teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses effectively, including both core and elective courses in world music, popular music, and/or other courses assigned by the Head of Department.

Associate Professor in Music - Ethnomusicology (PR0317/18-19)

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in music (PhD degree or equivalent) and extensive collegiate-level teaching experience. Preference will be given to those with expertise in one or more areas relating to the Department’s strategic development: applied ethnomusicology, popular music, music in film and media, cultural studies and intercultural arts, contemporary society, music of diasporas and minority communities, and other research involving creative media, well-being and the public good, technology, and data ethics.

The appointee is expected to be an active member in Department and Faculty-level administration, including (but not limited to) quality assurance, curriculum development, academic advising, supervision of undergraduate Honours Projects and postgraduate research, active participation in student recruitment, juries, and auditions.

The appointment is offered on a tenure track. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing September 2019. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Outstanding candidates for Associate Professor may be considered for tenure on appointment.

Remuneration package includes retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, housing assistance and relocation allowance wherever appropriate.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to send in samples of creative outputs (performance/compositions) and/or research publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent works, and their most recent teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 6 April 2019

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