Appel à candidature : professeur en histoire de l’art asiatique (City University of Hong Kong, 2016)

City_University_of_Hong_Kong_LogoCity University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.  The University has seven Colleges/Schools.  As part of its pursuit of excellence, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, energy, engineering, environment, humanities, law, science, social sciences, veterinary sciences and other strategic growth areas.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Art History/History)
Department of Chinese and History [Ref. D/126/49]

Duties : Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BA, MA, MPhil and PhD; and undertake administrative duties in course, student activities and academic program management.

Requirements : A PhD in Art History/History with competence in undertaking research and teaching in two or more of the following areas: Museum Studies, Art Administration, Art and Cultural Management, Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong and China, Cultural Policy, Art History, Aesthetic Criticisms, and Critical Cultural Theories.  Preference will be given to applicants who are familiar with the cultural landscape of Hong Kong, Greater China, and Asia.  Applicants with interest in interdisciplinary studies, substantial working experience in the cultural sector, and good industrial connections with the cultural industries are especially welcome.  Relevant teaching and/or professional experience, strong research and administrative ability, and a proven record of publications are preferred.  Successful candidates are expected to assume duty as soon as possible and not later than August 2016.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).  Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Contact: Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office.  Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.Worldwide recognition ranking 57th (QS survey 2015); 5th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2014); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (Shanghai Jiao Tong University survey 2015); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2014).
Website: None
Primary Category: Art and Art History
Secondary Categories: History Education
Chinese History / Studies
Posting Date: 10/14/2015
Closing Date 01/12/2016

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