THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Centenary Recruitment Plan

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.  Of a number of recent indicators of the University’s performance, one is its ranking at 33 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement.  The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

As the University approaches its 100th anniversary, a major human resource expansion plan has been launched to provide 200 new academic positions.  The purpose of this Centenary Recruitment Plan is to enhance our research competitiveness and to facilitate the introduction and delivery of a new four-year undergraduate curriculum from 2012.

Building on Hong Kong’s international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship
(Ref.: RF-2007/2008-10)

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship in the School of Business, from January 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The posts will initially be made on a three-year fixed term, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.  The appointee should also be able to teach entrepreneurship subjects, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  He/She is expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research.  Information about School can be obtained at http://www.business.hku.hk/.

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, totalling 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 16% of gross income.

Completed application form with a C.V., a sample of research work and names of 3 referees should be sent to Professor Simon Lam, School of Business, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. (e-mail:fax: (852) 2858 5614).  For further enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Simon Lam (e-mail: ).  Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: ).  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.  Candidates who are not contacted within 6 months of the date of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.

 The University is an equal opportunity employer

Faculty of Business and Economics

Applications are invited for the following appointments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, starting from August 1, 2006 or thereafter. The appointments will initially be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal or on tenure for exceptionally outstanding candidates (except for Assistant Professor level).

1. Professor in Economics (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-409)

2. Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Finance (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-410)

3. Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Accounting (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-411)

4. Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Management (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-412)

5. Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Strategy (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-413)  

6. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Marketing (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-414)

7. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in International Business (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-415)

8. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Management Science (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-416)

9. Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (Ref.: RF-2005/2006-417)

For post (1) : applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with a distinguished record in research and publications, and demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality graduate and undergraduate teaching. The appointee must have established a good reputation among, and maintained an excellent relationship with, international colleagues of the field. He/She should provide academic leadership in both research and teaching.  

For other posts for Professor/Associate Professor levels : applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant fields and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. The appointees should be able to teach the relevant subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A proven record of high-quality scholarship, teaching and services is expected. They should be able to provide academic leadership in both research and teaching, and are also expected to supervise doctoral students, conduct an ongoing active research agenda, obtain research grants, serve on committees within the University and external professional organizations. For the Assistant Professor level: applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant fields and be able to demonstrate strong potential for research excellence. The appointees should be able to teach the relevant subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They should possess good teaching and research skills. For professional areas such as Accounting and Information Systems, a professional qualification is also preferred. The appointees are also expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, submit grant proposals, publish in top-tier academic journals and supervise doctoral students.

Applicants should indicate clearly on the application form which post, field and level (if applicable), preferably with reference number, they wish to be considered for. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at www.fbe.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 16% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Interested candidates should submit a completed application form (272/302 amended) (available at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/), a CV, a sample of research work and arrange to have 3 confidential reference reports sent by the referees directly to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: ). Review of applications will start from May 2006 and continue until the posts are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of this date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and

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