FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF GEOGRAPHY, SOCIOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Assistant Professor in Government and International Studies (23240882)

Applications are invited for the appointment of a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. 

The appointee is expected to strengthen the Academy’s research and contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas: 

1. European Government and Politics
2. Public Policy (especially health and well-being related)
3. International Relations

It would also be advantageous if candidates are able to contribute to the French language teaching needs or have expertise in advanced quantitative methods. Associate Professors with publicly-funded research will also be considered for appointment with tenure subject to the University’s approval.

The appointee will be expected to conduct original research and contribute to teaching. Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree, teaching and research experience in higher education appropriate to their seniority, and a strong publication record. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for research grants. Details of the theme areas are available at: https://gis.hkbu.edu.hk/t/home.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably the best three out of their most recent publications/works.  They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk).  Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All application materials including publication samples, and scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request.  Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

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.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.