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Senior Executive Assistant/ Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/ II)

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in tertiary institutions. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good interpersonal skills and telephone manner; self-motivation with a strong sense of responsibility; a good teamwork attitude; and an ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines. They should also be proficient in computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese word processing). Those with less experience and/or lower qualifications may be considered for the post of Executive Assistant.

The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to a taught postgraduate programme, managing tasks related to student admissions, course selection, attendance records, data collection and compilation, and course evaluations. Additionally, he/she will assist with programme publicity, student activities, handling inquiries, and completing specific or general clerical tasks as required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview.

Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Pre-modern Chinese Literature

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Pre-modern Chinese Literature in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 524413), to commence on September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Pre-modern Literature or related fields, preferably in the area of poetry and verse.  A proven track record of commitment to excellence in teaching and research in Middle and Late Imperial Period Chinese literature is essential.  Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the development of an innovative research-led teaching profile, and/or can engage students in Digital Humanities applications to Chinese literature or culture.  The successful candidate is expected to excel in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and participate in collaborative research.

Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Pre-modern Chinese History

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Pre-modern Chinese History, jointly in the School of Chinese and the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (Ref.: 523967), to commence on September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Pre-modern Chinese History or related fields, preferably with a specialisation in pre-Tang China and experience in utilising Digital Humanities or quantitative history methodologies.  A proven track record of dedication to teaching and research excellence in pre-modern Chinese history is essential.  Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing an innovative research-driven teaching profile and can effectively engage students in Digital Humanities applications to Chinese history.

The successful candidate is expected to excel in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and actively participate in collaborative research initiatives.

Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Chinese Archaeology, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Joint with the School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts, HKU

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Chinese archaeology (focusing on prehistoric or early historical periods) jointly in the School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts and the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (Ref.: 523988), to commence on September 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Chinese archaeology or related fields, with a preference for those who have specialised in archaeological data-based research on macro development trends and patterns of Neolithic or early historical societies. Candidates should have a solid background in archaeological excavations and a strong familiarity with the application of statistical methods in archaeology.

A proven track record of commitment to excellence in teaching and research is essential. The successful candidate is expected to excel in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and actively participate in collaborative research initiatives.