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Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

School of Humanities (Philosophy), the University of Hong Kong

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Contract type open
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Job description

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 519294), to commence on August 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy. The position is open to all areas of specialization, but applicants must have an interest in - and commitment to - pursuing research on philosophy of AI or philosophy of technology more generally.

The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Furthermore, the appointee is expected to develop and teach courses in their area of expertise for the Faculty’s newly established Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies Programme.  Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year for each position, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://philosophy.hku.hk. Enquiries may be sent to Associate Professor, Rachel Sterken, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: [email protected]).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment on fixed-term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date, anonymized C.V. (with name removed) and a cover letter including a description of how the applicant sees their previous or future work as connected to issues in philosophy of AI/philosophy of technology. Review of applications will commence from April 1, 2023 and continue until May 31, 2023 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://jobs.hku.hk
Hard deadline May 31, 2023, 11:59pm HKT
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Web address for more information http://philosophy.hku.hk
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Time created February 27, 2023, 2:45pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 31, 2023, 11:59pm HKT
Expired on June 2, 2023, 12:46am HKT
Last updated August 1, 2023, 3:00pm UTC
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