From: "Frank F Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 4:10 PM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Comp. Literature, Univ of Hong Kong, Asst prof
> H-ASIA
> June 2, 2011
>
>
> Position: Comparative Literature, Assistant Professor, School of
> Humanities,
> University of Hong Kong
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42590
>
> University of Hong Kong
>
> Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Comparative Literature)
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Hong Kong
> Position: Assistant Professor
>
> 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 21st 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.
>
> Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Comparative Literature)
> (Ref.: 20110322)
>
> Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in the
> School of Humanities (Comparative Literature), from August 2012 or as
> soon as possible thereafter on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the
> possibility of renewal. Appointee with demonstrated performance will
> be considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year
> contract.
>
> The department of Comparative Literature enjoys a reputation as a leader
> in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies using cross-cultural
> materials and interdisciplinary approaches. Main areas of research
> and teaching in the department include visual cultures and film studies,
> literature, critical theory, feminism and gender studies, postcolonial,
> Hong Kong, and China studies, and new media and global studies. The
> department offers B.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes, and has
> excellent teaching and research facilities and support. The University
> and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council provide substantial competitive
> funding for research projects of all kinds. Information about the
> department can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/complit.
>
> Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Comparative Literature or
> a related field. The department seeks applicants who are strongly
> committed to teaching and research in literary and cultural studies in
> Asian and/or China-West contexts. Those with a strong publication record
> and experience in teamwork will have an advantage. The appointee will be
> expected to teach a range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate
> levels presented in theoretical, postcolonial, global, and comparative
> frames. Courses may include introductory film and literature, gender
> and sexuality, as well as drama and poetry.
>
> Annual salary will be in the range of HK$484,980 - 749,520 (approximately
> US$1 = HK$ 7.8) (subject to review from time to time at the entire
> discretion of the University), with starting salary depending on
> qualifications and experience. At current rates, salaries tax does not
> exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment carries leave and medical/
> dental benefits. The appointment 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.
>
>
>
> Contact:
>
> To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit an application
> letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a 1-3 page description of
> dissertation and/or current research project, a sample syllabus in
> literary and cultural studies as well as arrange to have three
> confidential
> references (quoting Ref.: 20110322) sent directly by the referees to the
> Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry,
> The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
>
> Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview.
>
> Further particulars and application forms (152/708) 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: senrappt@hku.hk).
> Closes September 30, 2011. Candidates who are not contacted within
> 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
>
> The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
> No-Smoking Policy
> Website: http://www.hku.hk
> Primary Category: Literature
> Secondary Categories: Cultural History / Studies
> Film and Film History
> Humanities
> Posting Date: 05/31/2011
> Closing Date 08/29/2011
>
>
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