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Professor/Associate Professor/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 Island, Hong Kong
Job description

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 503287), to commence on August 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.  

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy. The positions are open to all areas of specialization, but applicants with competence in (a) non-Western philosophy or (b) social, moral or political philosophy are strongly preferred.

The appointees are expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. 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 Professor Herman Cappelen, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: [email protected]).

Appointment as Professor/Associate Professor will be on tenure terms; and 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. 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 CV (with name removed). Review of applications will commence from February 28, 2021 and continue until December 31, 2021 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 from all genders to apply.

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://jobs.hku.hk
Hard deadline December 31, 2021, 6:59pm HKT
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Time created March 8, 2021, 2:55pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date September 17, 2021, 12:40am HKT
Expired on September 17, 2021, 12:46am HKT
Last updated November 16, 2021, 3:00pm UTC
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