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Chair Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies / Professor, Sustainability and the Environment

Employer
LINGNAN UNIVERSITY
Location
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Closing date
12 Apr 2023

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, and the broad curriculum covers an array of general education, interdisciplinary and science courses. The School of Graduate Studies offers research and taught postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines, and provides professional education for the wider society. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterized by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialized disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience.

Lingnan University is accredited as a Five Stars Institution by The QS Intelligence Unit, and ranked 3rd in "Quality Education" globally by the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021, which reflect the extent universities deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lingnan leaped 20 places in the overall QS World University Rankings 2021 as well as being in the top 35 in "International Faculty". Lingnan was named one of the "Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges in Asia" by Forbes in 2015.

Lingnan Strategic Faculty Recruitment

With “Education: Care for Learning • Research: Impact with Care” as its core value, Lingnan University, a leading liberal arts university in Asia, is committed to contributing to the improvement of society and humankind through effective teaching and learning, sustainable research, and knowledge transfer activities with an international approach. In line with the University’s Strategic Plan 2022-2028 to build scholarly and research capabilities in designated strategic areas over the next few years, with a special focus on cross-Faculty collaborations in multi-disciplinary research and teaching programmes, we now invite applications from around the globe for various interdisciplinary academic positions at the rank from Postdoctoral Fellow to Chair Professor.

Chair Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies / Professor
Sustainability and the Environment

Post Ref.: 22/376

The University invites applications from candidates specializing in the general areas of sustainability and the environment. Candidates are expected to have top tier scholarship on sustainability and the environment, broadly defined and have experience leading interdisciplinary studies. Specific research areas may include climate studies, environmental studies, biology and ecology, etc. Preference will be given to candidates who indicate how to build upon existing strengths of the University in its Science Unit and other areas including data science, resource management, regulatory policy, decision science, etc. Successful candidate will also be concurrently appointed as Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

The appointee will join the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (https://www.ln.edu.hk/sis/home) and will be expected to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching. For appointment at the rank of Chair Professor, candidates should have a distinguished track record of high impact research publications and competitive research grants, and experience in academic administration.

Appointment

Internationally competitive start-up packages are available for the successful candidate. A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund (retirement benefits scheme), gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment with substantiation/tenure will normally be considered.

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 applicant's 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 posts are 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.

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