Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Environmental Science in the University of Hong Kong Applications are invited for tenure-track appointment as Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Environmental Science in the Faculty of Science, from July 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post will initially be made on a three-year term basis. Subject to satisfactory performance, the appointee may be considered for a second three-year contract and tenure afterwards. The Faculty of Science is expanding on its research and teaching program in Environmental Science. Expertise in climate change, hydrology and remote sensing would be an advantage. The appointee is expected to teach courses related to environmental science. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at hku.hk/science. For an Associate Professorship, applicants should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in related areas and possess a proven record of high-quality scholarship and services. The appointee should be able to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching; and is also expected to supervise postgraduate students, conduct an ongoing active research agenda, obtain research grants, and serve on committees within the University and in external professional organizations. For an Assistant Professorship, applicants should possess good teaching and research skills and be able to demonstrate a strong potential for research excellence. The appointee is expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, submit grant proposals, publish in top-tier academic journals, and supervise postgraduate students. A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with 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 annual leave, and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. For enquiries about the existing research activities of the Faculty and the specific job requirements, please write to Professor Zong Yongqiang (e-mail: [email protected]). Applicants should send a completed application form, together with an up-to-date C.V, a detailed publication list, a research plan and a statement on teaching philosophy which includes a portfolio of syllabi and descriptions of courses they have taught or co-taught by e-mail to [email protected]. They should also arrange for submission of three references from senior academics who are familiar with their teaching approaches, skills and experience to [email protected]. Please indicate clearly the reference number and which level they wish to be considered for in the subject of the e-mail. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at jobs.hku.hk/. Closes April 30, 2014.
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