MCLC: UHK Hong Kong studies positions

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: esther cheung <estherch at hku.hk>
Subject: UHK Hong Kong studies positions
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

 
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest
international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has
been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many
years.  The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and
research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100
sub-divisions of studies and learning.  There are over 23,400
undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more
than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom
are internationally renowned.
 

1. School of Modern Languages and Cultures
 

(A) Professor in Hong Kong Studies (Ref.: 201100972) (B) Assistant
Professor in Hong Kong Studies (Ref.: 201100973) (from July 1, 2012 or as
soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the
possibility of renewal. Appointees with demonstrated performance will be
considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract)

The Hong Kong Studies program commences in September 2012 and will be the
flagship location for research on Hong Kong internationally.  Commencing
with an undergraduate Major in Hong Kong Studies, the program will also
offer research postgraduate programs at M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels.  As the
key site for Hong Kong Studies, the program will coordinate teaching on
the field across the University and serve as a major generator of research
on Hong Kong.  Academics in the program will be active in promoting
knowledge of Hong Kong internationally, nationally and locally through
broad community engagement.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain a vigorous, independent
research programme, to excel in undergraduate teaching and nurture
postgraduate and early career researchers in Hong Kong Studies.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in other units in the
University and other Programs within the School of Modern Languages and
Studies is fundamental to the position.  Information about the School can
be obtained at http://www0.hku.hk/smlc/.

For post (A), we are seeking a dynamic academic leader for the new Hong
Kong Studies program.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree that focuses
on any aspect of the Hong Kong society, history, politics or culture and
an established track record in top quality internationally recognized
research publications on Hong Kong.  The Professor will lead the new,
interdisciplinary Hong Kong Studies program and should possess
demonstrated capacity in program building and academic leadership.  As the
inaugural Professor of Hong Kong Studies at HKU the successful applicant
will lead the promotion of Hong Kong Studies internationally and should be
willing to serve as a spokesperson for the program and the field to a
broad public.

For post (B), applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent that
focuses on any aspect of Hong Kong society, history, politics or culture
by the date of appointment. The applicant will join the new,
interdisciplinary Hong Kong Studies program and should have a demonstrated
capacity to develop and teach courses that explore Hong Kong¹s global
impact and engagement. A willingness and capacity to teach courses that
connect to at least one of the following would be favorably considered:
(i) the School¹s European Studies and American Studies programmes; (ii)
the Faculty¹s emerging programmes in Global Creative Industries; (iii) the
strand of Hong Kong culture courses in Comparative Literature. Capacity to
work in Cantonese and Mandarin is fundamental to the position. Enquiries
about the post should be sent to Prof. Louise Edwards, School of Modern
Languages and Cultures (e-mail: ledwards at hku.hk).
 

2. School of Humanities (Comparative Literature)
 

Assistant Professor (Ref.: 201100947) (from August 2012 or as soon as
possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the
possibility of renewal.  Appointee with demonstrated performance will be
considered for tenure towards the end of
the second three-year contract)

The department of Comparative Literature enjoys a reputation as a leader
in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies using cross-cultural
materials and interdisciplinary approaches.  Main areas of research and
teaching in the department include visual cultures and film studies,
literature, critical theory, feminism and gender studies, postcolonial,
Hong Kong and China studies, and new media and global studies.  The
department offers B.A., MA, M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes, and has
excellent teaching and research facilities and support. The University and
the Hong Kong Research Grants Council provide substantial competitive
funding for research projects of all kinds. Information about the
department can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/complit.
 

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent that focuses on
Hong Kong cinema. The applicant will primarily contribute to teaching and
research in the department of Comparative Literature and should possess
the expertise in teaching major and common core courses on Hong Kong
cinema and culture, courses related to world cinema and globalization, or
other courses compatible with those offered by the department. The
applicant is also expected to participate in the Arts Faculty¹s emerging
programme in Global Creative Industries as well as the new,
interdisciplinary Hong Kong Studies programme. Those with a strong
publication record demonstrating an ability to explore the global impact
and engagement of Hong Kong cinema will be favorably considered. Capacity
to engage in teamwork is fundamental to the position. Enquiries about the
post should be sent to Dr. Esther Cheung, School of Humanities (e-mail:
estherch at hku.hk).

 
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the
appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. 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, as well
as leave, and medical/dental benefits.  Housing benefits will be provided
as applicable.
 

For posts (1A) & (1B), applicants should send a cover letter and updated
C.V..  For post (2), applicants should submit an application letter, an
up-to-date curriculum vitae, a 1-3 page description of dissertation and/or
current research project, a sample syllabus on Hong Kong Cinema and Global
Creative Industries. All applicants are also requested to arrange to have
three confidential references (quoting reference number) sent directly by
the referees to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource
Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
by e-mail [post(1A): r1100972 at hku.hk,
post (1B): r1100973 at hku.hk and post (2): r1100947 at hku.hk].  Review of
applications will start on November 30, 2011 until the posts are filled.
Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the review date may
consider their applications unsuccessful. The University is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy