From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 3:59 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Japanese Studies, Univ of Hong Kong, Asst prof
> H-ASIA
> January 27, 2011
>
>
> Position: Japanese Studies, Assistant Professor, School of Modern 
> Languages and Cultures, 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=42130
>
>
> University of Hong Kong
>
> Assistant Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures 
> (Japanese Studies)
>
>
> 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 Modern Languages and Cultures 
> (Japanese Studies)
> (Ref.: 20100866)
>
> Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in the 
> School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Japanese Studies), from September 
> 1, 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term 
> basis, with the possibility of renewal.  Appointees with demonstrated 
> performance will be considered for tenure towards the end of the second 
> three-year contract.
>
> The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is part of the Faculty of Arts 
> and offers area studies programmes in American Studies, European Studies, 
> Japanese Studies and Modern China Studies, as well as language 
> majors/minors, undergraduate and certificate courses in Arabic, French, 
> German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and 
> Thai.  Information about the School can be obtained at 
> http://www.hku.hk/smlc/.
>
> Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and a high international standing in 
> Sino-Japanese relations, with a good record of high-quality research and 
> scholarly publications.  The appointee should be able to demonstrate 
> strong academic, teaching and administrative ability, and an ability to 
> promote a collaborative research culture.  He/She will also be expected to 
> teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate 
> levels.
>
> 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: 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 February 28, 2011.  Candidates who are not contacted within 3 
> 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: Japanese History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Area Studies
> Asian History / Studies
> Diplomacy and International Relations
>
> Posting Date: 01/27/2011
> Closing Date 02/28/2011
>
>
>
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