European Union Academic Programme Hong Kong (EUAP)
Deadline: 15th Jun 2013
The EUAP now seeks outstanding applicants for a Research Assistant Professorship, which is created and funded as part of an overall strategy to strengthen research and teaching in current European Union affairs. The position is suitable in particular for younger researchers who would like to gain more experience in the public and academic discourse between the EU and the greater China region. Applicants should hold a PhD in political science, economics or another social science-related discipline and currently work on topics of European Union developments, preferably with an emphasis on ‘Europe 2020’ strategies.
The position will be available 1 September 2013 for one year. Salary will be in line with the University’s common rates for Research Assistant Professorships.
Interested candidates may make informal confidential enquiries via the EUAP office (euaphk@hkbu.edu,hk), Mr. Martin Ho. Further information can also be obtained through the EUAP website (http://europe.hkbu.edu.hk/euap/) or via Facebook ‘HKEUAP’.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to write a personal letter of motivation in response to the specific requirements and provide (if possible) a portfolio of previous relevant experience. They should also fill in the application form which is obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Academic & Administrative Building, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon.
Completed application forms, testimonials, portfolio and other documents should be sent to:
Applicants not invited for interview after 6 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 15 June 2013
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