Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

The Department invites applications for an Associate Professorship / Assistant Professorship. Applicants should (i) have a relevant PhD degree; (ii) be dedicated to teaching; (iii) have an excellent record of research; and (iv) be an energetic person with engaging personality, and thrive on teamwork. Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in the following fields: Japanese political economy, international relations, economy, politics, management, and Sino-Japanese relations. Outstanding candidates specializing in other fields such as Japanese education, media, literature, sociology, and anthropology will also be considered. Candidates capable of inter-disciplinary, comparative, and transnational research are particularly welcome. Duties include (a) teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) project coordination; and (c) mentoring students.

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2010 or as soon as possible, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Review of applications will begin in November 2009, and applications will be accepted until the post is filled.

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer and housing benefits for eligible appointee.

The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application forms are obtainable
(a) at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel; or
(b) in person/by mail with a stamped, self-addressed envelope from the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong; or
(c) by fax polling at 2696 1461.

Completed forms, together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and/or selected abstracts, should reach the Personnel Office. Alternatively, applicants may fax to (852) 2696 1462 their full resume, with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified). For enquiries, please contact Professor Lynne Nakano (e-mail: Japanese-studies@cuhk.edu.hk; tel.: (852) 2609 6466).

Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.