Assistant Professor in Urban Studies - Hong Kong

Closing Date: April 30, 2013 (note at the bottom it says applications will be accepted until the post is filled)

The Department/Unit Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate
degree programmes, including a new BSSc programme in Urban
Studies which is co-organized with the School of Architecture.

The Urban Studies Programme seeks an outstanding candidate with a
PhD degree in urban studies, geography or other related disciplines,
specializing in housing studies and sustainable urban development.

Applicants should also have (i) demonstrated excellence in teaching
and research; (ii) a track record of being a professionally active member
in transferring knowledge in the field; (iii) a proven record/a great
potential of gaining competitive research grants and strong research
productivity as evidenced by scholarly publications. Preference will be
given to those with substantial experience in urban studies in China and
the Asia-Pacific region.

The appointee will teach both introductory and advanced courses at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as general education
courses.

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to
three years initially commencing January 2014, which, subject to
performance, funding and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term
appointment or substantiation later.

Applications will be accepted until the post is filled.\

Application forms are obtainable
(a) at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk; or
(b) in person/by mail with a stamped, self-addressed envelope from the
Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong
Kong; or
(c) by fax polling at (852)3943 1461.

Please send the completed application form and/or full curriculum vitae,
together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and/
or abstracts of selected published papers, and names, addresses and
fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’
consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise
specified), to the Personnel Office by post or by fax to (852) 3943 1462
by the closing date.

Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential'
on cover. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be
provided upon request.