Hong Kong Baptist University
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department of Religion and Philosophy
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (Philosophy) (PR0367/18-19)
The appointee is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and possibly at postgraduate degree levels related to Philosophy. The teaching is for both undergraduate General Education and B.A. in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. He/She is also expected to conduct independent research in the field of Philosophy and Ethics or Applied Ethics as well as assist senior academic staff to supervise postgraduate students and research assistants. Administrative duties will be required as assigned by the Department/Faculty.
Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with strong publication record and teaching experience at the tertiary level. Those with background in Chinese Philosophy will also be considered.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing September 2019. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Outstanding candidates for the rank of Associate Professor or above may be considered for appointment with tenure.
Remuneration package includes retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, housing assistance and relocation allowance wherever appropriate.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications, and latest teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request three referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (Email: [email protected]) direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 30 April 2019
