Research Assistant Professor (East-West Cultural Exchanges, Sustainable Global)
Research Assistant Professor (East-West Cultural Exchanges, Sustainable Global)
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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Research Assistant Professor (East-West Cultural Exchanges Sustainable Global and Local Development) ()
Our vision is to inspire students for success and build a better society through engaged social science. Continuing our investment in new talent we are now seeking Research Assistant Professors to contribute to the five Faculty Niche Research Areas. Successful candidates will be housed in one of our 12 discipline-based Departments (Chinese Language & Literature; Education & Psychology*; English Language & Literature; Geography; Government & International Studies; History; Humanities & Creative Writing; Religion & Philosophy; Social Work; Sociology; Sports & Health Sciences*; and Translation Interpreting & Intercultural Studies) under 4 Academies (Chinese History Religion & Philosophy; Language & Culture; Geography Sociology & International Studies; and Wellness & Human Development). * Revised department names with effect from 1 March 2025.
East-West Cultural Exchanges Sustainable Global and Local Development
This research theme investigates the dynamic interactions between East and West focusing on how cultural exchanges contribute to sustainable development. It explores topics such as cross-cultural dialogue economic and environmental cooperation and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering mutual understanding.
The appointees are expected to conduct original research in one or more indicative theme areas outlined below and contribute to department-based teaching. Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications with strong potential in research.
Details of the theme areas and profiles of Academies/Departments are available at: and respectively.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years commencing in June to August 2025. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with teaching evaluation results samples of publications preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters to the Human Resources Office (email: ) directly. Those who are not invited for interview four months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offers.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
