Assistant or Associate Professor

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Philosophy

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

(Ref. 1213/045(596)/2) (Closing date: November 30, 2012)

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in philosophy in the Anglo-American tradition, with specialization in either social and political philosophy, or ethics; and (ii) teaching competence in both ethics, and social and political philosophy. Applicants for Associate Professorship should have substantial teaching experience and a good research record. The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) teach general education courses in related subjects; (c) conduct research; and (d) undertake administrative duties.  Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2013, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointee. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk.  The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure

Please send full resume, copies of qualification documents, samples of recent work, and at least three letters of recommendation, to Professor Kai-Yee Wong, Selection Committee, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong by post by the closing date. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark ‘Application – Confidential’ on cover.