Faculty Position in Science and Technology Policy
- Employer
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Mar 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology
Job Title: Faculty Position in
Science and Technology Policy
Department: Division of Public
Policy
Job ID: 5993
Job Posting Details
Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(HKUST) is a world-renowned international research university
dedicated to the advancement of learning and scholarship, with
special emphasis on postgraduate education and close collaboration
with the industry and business. It promotes interdisciplinary
studies, and is dedicated to educating all-rounded students to
acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking
with a global outlook. Within its short history, the
University has come to be regarded as a leading player in the
international higher education scene. HKUST has been ranked
among the top world universities by QS university rankings and
Times Higher Education for the past five years. English is
the medium of teaching, research, and administration.
Public Policy is one of the five new strategic areas identified by
HKUST for its future development. The Division of Public
Policy (PPOL), under the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO),
was established in 2017 to spearhead this effort through the
development of interdisciplinary policy research and rigorous
policy training programs. The University would like
to invite applications for substantiation-track faculty position at
Associate Professor or above rank in the field of science and
technology policy.
Candidates should be well-qualified and accomplished scholars who
hold a relevant PhD degree with extensive teaching and research
experience in public administration, management, public policy, and
other relevant fields. Applicants in the following research
areas: (i) Science, Technology and Innovation policy; (ii)
Public Policy and Governance for emerging technologies,
are especially welcome. Proven capacity to interact
effectively with government, industry, and commercial sectors would
be an advantage.
For more information about the University and the Division of
Public Policy, please visit http://hkust.edu.hk and http://ppol.ust.hk respectively.
(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement placed
on 26 Jan 2021 need not re-apply.)
Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual
leave, medical and dental benefits. Housing benefits will
also be provided where applicable. Appointment at Professor
rank will be on substantive basis. Initial appointment at the
Associate Professor rank will be made either with substantiation,
or on fixed-term contract for a period normally of three years with
a gratuity payable upon successful completion of the contract.
Application Procedure
Applications with (i) a full curriculum vitae; (ii) a statement of
research and teaching; (iii) a teaching portfolio with student
evaluations, if available; and (iv) names and email addresses of
three referees, should be sent to the Search and Appointments
Committee by email to publicpolicy@ust.hk on or before
Saturday, 17 April 2021. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment
and other employment-related purposes only.)
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