Research Assistant Professor (25260641)

Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy

The Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy is a dynamic institution comprising three departments: Department of Chinese Language and Literature (CHI), Department of History (HIST), and Department of Religion and Philosophy (REL). By transcending traditional academic boundaries, CHRP joins hands with all other units in the Faculty to promote transdisciplinary education and research, offering diverse perspectives for students’ learning, enhancing their critical thinking and capacity for innovation to navigate and address contemporary grand global challenges. The Academy offers multidisciplinary programmes, including the Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and the Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Affairs.

Research Assistant Professor (25260641)

The Academy now invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates with expertise in the transdisciplinary fields of Global Classics and Ancient Chinese History. Research areas include Chinese Classics, Western Sinology, Ancient Chinese History (Pre-Middle Period China), or Classical Chinese Philosophy. We are especially looking for candidates whose areas of competence and expertise encompass bridging the humanities with future and emerging technologies. We seek applicants with a proven international research record and a track record of securing external research grants.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in CHI, HIST, or/and REL programmes;
• Conducting and publishing high-quality, impactful research in top journals;
• Supervising undergraduate/honours projects; and
• Undertaking research duties to co-develop major grant proposals at the CHRP level.

Requirements:

• Hold a PhD in Chinese Studies/ History, Philosophy/Religious Studies, or closely related fields;
• Demonstrate a solid publication record and a promising research agenda; and
• Ability to contribute to teaching on the courses for CHI, HIST, or REL programmes.

Candidates who contribute to the cultural and academic diversity of the University life are strongly encouraged to apply.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to 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 position is filled.