Research Assistant Professor

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

Centre for China Studies
Research Assistant Professor
(Ref. 210000J5)

The Centre for China Studies (CCS) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a department-level unit that offers English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (including MA, MPhil and PhD) and commits to the highest international quality of interdisciplinary teaching and research on modern and contemporary China.
 
CCS is now inviting applications for the post of Research Assistant Professor. Applications from early-career scholars with a doctoral degree and expertise in modern or/and contemporary China will be considered. Individuals with doctoral training in anthropology, history, or sociology are especially encouraged to apply.
 
The appointee is expected to be able to secure RGC grants and similar external competitive grants and carry out modern and contemporary China-related research for publication. The appointee is also expected to undertake light teaching duties at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and work with the Centre’s faculty members to organize academic activities such as international seminars and conferences.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement and good performance. Applications will be accepted until the post is filled.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit an online application and attach the following documents: (1) a full curriculum vitae; (2) a research plan that shows evidence of and potential for independent research (no more than 800 words); (3) copies of academic credentials (esp. the PhD certificate); (4) one sample written work, such as a published article, book chapter or chapter from a dissertation; and (5) names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing evaluation letters.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.