Lecturer Positions in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Research Methods, and Quantitative Analysis

The Academy invites applications for new Lecturer positions to teach courses in human geography, physical geography, public administration, general sociology, statistics, research methods, and advanced topics in quantitative analysis across these disciplines.

Responsibilities:

The appointee is expected to teach courses, supervise students' projects, and engage in program administration at the undergraduate level or above. Teaching in various special programmes within the Academy and/or Faculty is also expected.

Requirements:

• Possess a PhD with teaching experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Geography
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Any other relevant social science disciplines
• Have strong analytical capabilities and effective communication skills; and
• Have a good command of written English.

For enquiries, please contact: gsis@hkbu.edu.hk.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one to two years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.