Professor(s) / Associate Professor(s), Faculty of Social Science

Applications are invited for:-

Faculty of Social Science

Professor(s)/ Associate Professor(s)

(Ref: 2400011U)

The School of Governance and Policy Science (SGPS) will be established under the Faculty of Social Science with effect from 1 August 2024. The School will be dedicated to the science of governance and public policy, hosting the following academic programmes (listed in alphabetical order):

Undergraduate Programmes

BSSc in Data Science and Policy Studies

BSSc in Global Studies

BSSc in Government and Public Administration

Postgraduate Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Government and Public Administration

MSSc in Global Political Economy

MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China)

MSSc in Public Policy

The School aspires to become an internationally respected innovator and educator in theory-informed and evidence-based public policy and government practices in local, national and global contexts. It strives to be one of the most trusted global thought leaders in governance and policy science. To achieve its goals, the School will encourage, incentivize and support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education and research in governance and policy science. For details of the respective programmes, please visit https://socsc.cuhk.edu.hk/.

The Faculty is seeking outstanding candidates for the post(s) of Professor(s)/ Associate Professor(s) who possess expertise in international relations and/or public policy and administration for the School.

Applicants should have

1. a relevant PhD degree;
2. a track record of outstanding research and publications; and
3. demonstrated capability for excellence in teaching and research.

The appointee(s) is/are expected to

1. teach and manage undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to international relations and/or public policy and administration;
2. supervise postgraduate research students;
3. undertake scholarly research;
4. apply for competitive research grants;
5. organize and engage in activities related to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and research; and
6. undertake academic administrative service.

Appointment(s) will normally be made on fixed-term contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2024, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation.

Outstanding candidates with substantial experience for Professor rank may be considered for substantive appointment forthwith. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Review of applications will commence from April 2024 on a rolling basis. Applications will be considered until the posts are filled.

Application Procedure

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.