Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Environmental Science (Ref: 201101110)
The Faculty of Science is expanding on its research and teaching program in environmental science. Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor with expertise in organismal ecology in the Environmental Science Program, from 1 July 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. This tenure-track position will initially be made on a three-year term basis. Subject to satisfactory performance, the appointee may be considered for a second three-year contract and tenure afterwards. The appointee is expected to teach courses related to terrestrial ecology, conservation biology, quantitative ecology, quantitative observations and sustainable environment. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/science. For Associate Professor level, applicants should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in related areas and should possess a proven record of high-quality scholarship and services. The appointee should be able to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching, and is also expected to supervise postgraduate students, conduct an ongoing active research agenda, obtain research grants, and serve on committees within the University and in external professional organizations. For Assistant Professor level, applicants should possess good teaching and research skills and be able to demonstrate a strong potential for research excellence. The appointee is expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, submit grant proposals, publish in top-tier academic journals, and supervise postgraduate students. Applicants should indicate clearly the reference number and which level they wish to be considered for. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. For enquiries about existing research activities and the specific job requirements, please write to Professor Sun Kwok, Dean of the Faculty of Science (e-mail: [email protected]). Please send application forms together with a curriculum vitae, a detailed publication list, a research plan, and a statement on teaching philosophy to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resources Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, and further particulars can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. Closes January 31, 2012. Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 24th among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK’s Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. The University is an equal opportunity employer
