Dear GEP-Ed Colleagues: If you know of someone who might be interested in the following temporary position (of about 6 months; possibly up to a few months longer depending on funding availability), please ask her/him to get in touch with me, preferably right away. Ideally the person would start in December, but 2 January might work. Many thanks, Paul
Globalization, environment and sustainability, and ethics and justice Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref: PDF/SSC/0910) Department of Social Sciences A qualified and dedicated person is sought to co-teach and/or teach courses, and to conduct research related to that teaching, for the Department of Social Sciences. Course teaching and related research will be in some or all of the following areas: globalization and international justice; world ethics and climate change; environmental change, sustainability and society; and animal rights. Duties will include preparation for classes and delivery of lectures, conduct of classroom discussions, collaboration with one other teacher, marking and grading, student mentoring and supervision, adherence to teaching quality guidelines, teaching administration, and all other teaching-related responsibilities as prescribed by departmental management, as well as all normal duties associated with research in the related areas. The appointment will be full-time for approximately six months, depending on salary, ideally starting on or about 1 December 2010.[H1] <#_msocom_1> A part-time appointment, possibly for a longer period of time, may be considered for the right candidate seeking flexibility. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a related area (international relations, political science, environmental policy, political philosophy, ethics, sustainable development or similar field). Recent PhD graduates are especially welcome. An outstanding command of English, including an ability to deliver lectures, research and write in English to deadlines, is essential. A track record of publication or demonstrated contribution to publications in English would be a distinct advantage. Teaching experience is preferred but not strictly essential for candidates with credentials proving ability to teach for the first time. For optional informal inquiries only, contact Professor Paul Harris, Head of Social Sciences and Chair Professor of Global and Environmental Studies, at pharris [at] ied.edu.hk. Send all application materials to the Human Resources Office, not to Professor Harris. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave and outpatient medical benefits. Application Forms can be obtained from (a) http://www.ied.edu.hk/hro/applyfor.htm; (b) the Human Resources Office, 3/F, Administration Building, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong; or (c) Town Centre, Level 2, The Long Beach, 8 Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The completed Application Form, together with full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (852) 2948 6005 or by post on or before 30 September [HKIEd2] <#_msocom_2> 2010. Late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled. Please quote the reference number of the position in the application and mark ³Strictly Confidential Job Application² on the envelope. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. Further information about the Institute is available at http://www.ied.edu.hk The HKIEd is an Equal Opportunities Employer
