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.
Assistant Professor in Korean
Studies
in the School of Modern Languages
and Cultures
(Ref.: 201200179)
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor
in Korean Studies in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC), from
July 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter on a mutually agreed date, on a
three-year fixed-term basis. This appointment is not on the tenure track.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent that
focuses on any aspect of Korean society, history, politics or culture by the
date of appointment. The appointee will join the new, interdisciplinary Korean
Studies program that is building from our existing Korean Language minor.
Applicant should have a demonstrated capacity to develop and teach courses that
explore Korea in an interdisciplinary mode and in the context of Korea’s
increasing global impact and engagement. A willingness and capacity to teach
courses that connect to at least one of the following would be favorably
considered: (a) another of the School’s Area Studies programmes; and (b) the
emerging programme in Global Creative Industries. Capacity to work in English
and Korean is fundamental to the position. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research
programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to
participate in the administration of the program.
Information about the School can be obtained at http://www0.hku.hk/smlc/. Enquiries about the
post should be sent to Ms. Kangsoon Lee, Programme Director in Korean Studies,
SMLC (e-mail: kangsoon@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 benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants should send application form, cover letter and
updated C.V. to smlcsena@hku.hk.
Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc.
Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.
Applicants are also requested to have 3 confidential references (quoting Ref.:
201200179) sent directly by the referees to smlcsena@hku.hk.
Closes April 15, 2012.
The University thanks applicants for their interest, but
advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application
result.
The University is
an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to a
No-Smoking Policy
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