FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Government and International Studies (GIS)

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is a young and dynamic University looking for talent. Ranked 262 in the QS world rankings and in the world top 70 in THE’s World Impact survey, HKBU is poised to transform itself from an institution with an established regional presence into one with an international reputation for excellence.

We are seeking to recruit a scholar in the broad field of Soft Power. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: 

1. Soft power and influence in cultural and economic diplomacy
2. Smart governance
3. Data analysis and citizenship
4. Comparative creativity

Affiliated to GIS, the successful candidate will be a researcher with an international reputation and will become involved in at least one of five new Labs: Augmented Creativity, Smart Societies, Data Economy, Ethics and Theoretical AI or System Health. He/She will also be expected to contribute to the teaching programme.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree, appropriate teaching and research experience in higher education and a solid publication record.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing September 2020. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Prospective applicants wishing to discuss the position are welcome to contact Prof Alistair Cole, Head of the Government and International Studies department ( alistaircole@hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) and send in samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications, statements of teaching and research interest, and recent teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct.Those not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. 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 appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 28 April 2020