[KS] Position Announcement: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Korean Studies at HKU

[Su Yun Kim]

Dear colleagues,

Please circulate widely. Thank you!


http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201401386

*THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG*



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 over 140 academic departments
and institutes/centres. There are over 27,800 undergraduate and
postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000
members of academic staff coming from 50 countries, many of whom are
internationally renowned.



*Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Korean Studies*

*in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures*

*(Ref.: 201401386)*



Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor in Korean Studies in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures,
to commence on August 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter on a
mutually agreed date, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the
possibility of renewal. An appointee with demonstrated performance will be
considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract.



Applicants should possess native or near-native fluency in Korean and
English, and must have obtained a Ph.D. degree by the date of appointment.
Specialisations within the discipline of Korean Studies are open but
preference will be given to candidates who complement the research
strengths of the School. The appointee is expected to develop an excellent
research profile; to excel in undergraduate teaching, student mentorship,
postgraduate supervision; and to participate in the administration of the
School. This position is made possible in part by support from the Korea
Foundation. The University and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council
provide substantial competitive funding for research projects of many
kinds. Teaching development grants are also available to assist with the
development of innovative undergraduate courses. Information about the
School can be obtained at http://www.smlc.hku.hk. Enquiries about the post
should be sent to Dr. Su Yun Kim (e-mail: suyunkim at hku.hk).



A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with
qualifications and experience will be offered, as well as annual leave and
medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of
gross income. 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.



Applicants should send a completed application form, a letter of
application, an up-to-date C.V., a writing sample of scholarly work (25
pages max), Ph.D. dissertation abstract and chapter outline, evidence of
teaching ability (including student evaluations, if available, and 2 sample
syllabi of proposed undergraduate courses), and 3 confidential references
(quoting Ref.:201401386) sent directly by the referees to
smlcsena at hku.hk. Application
forms (341/1111) can be downloaded athttp://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc,
and further particulars can be obtained athttp://jobs.hku.hk. *Closes
February 25, 2015.*



The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only
shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.



*The University is an equal opportunities employer and*

*is committed to a No-Smoking Policy*


Dr. Su Yun Kim
Assistant Professor in Korean Studies
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
University of Hong Kong

email: suyunkim at hku.hk
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