Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Administration and Curriculum Studies (3 posts)

University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Education
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. 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.
(Ref.: 201101172)
Applications are invited for appointments as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in
Administration and Curriculum Studies (3 posts) in the Faculty of Education, tenable from 1
September  2012, 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.
Applicants should have strength in one or more of the following areas: curriculum theory and
development; school administration and planning; educational leadership and administration;
philosophy of education; liberal studies teaching; and economics of higher education. They should
possess a Ph.D. degree, a professional teaching qualification in the relevant discipline and
substantial experience in teaching at the tertiary level. Knowledge of the local context would be an
advantage. Appointees will be required to teach on courses offered by the Faculty at various levels
from undergraduate to doctorate, supervise research postgraduate students, undertake teaching
practicum supervision, contribute actively to research and undertake administrative
responsibilities.
Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/education/. Applicants should
send a completed application form and an up-to-date CV to edufacg@hku.hk.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and
experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The
appointments on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a
retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as
applicable.
Application form (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further
particulars can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. Shortlisted candidates may be invited
to attend an interview. Closes 3 February 2012. The University thanks applicants for their interest,
but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.
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