a random sampling of HKU positions for this fall
Kin Fung
positions they are looking. Pls pass onto whosoever may be interested.
i suppose HKU will/had advertise these positions anyway. --kin fung, chapel hill
The University now has 8000 full-time equivalent students and
will grow to 11500 by 1994-95, comprising some 9100 taking a first
degree, 1400 higher degrees by coursework and 1000 higher degrees
by research. ... Most existing academic disciplines will expand,
but the largest areas of growth will be in the arts, engineering,
science and social sciences faculties.
There are at present more than 1000 academic staff. To cater
for the expansion, the staff establishment will need to be increased
over the next few years. ... Subject to confirmation of the formal
establishment of these vacancies, the selected candidates will be
expected to take up appointment on September 1, 1992.
Faculty of Arts (Fax line for enquiries: (852) 5485231)
Applicants should possess appropriate higher degrees. Preference
will be given to applicants with teaching and research experience.
(7) L/AL in History (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Arts/5):
Hong Kong history: postgraduate research and publications in Hong
Kong history required.
Faculty of Engineering (Fax Line for enquiries: (852) 5469142)
For posts at other levels, a higher degree in the relevant discipline
required, with teaching or research experience in the relevant field;
membership of an appropriate professional Institution, or other appropriate
professional qualification preferred.
(13) L/AL in Civil and Structural Engineering (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Engg/3):
Structural Engineering
(14) R/SL/Ls/ALs in Computer Science (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Engg/4):
Computer Science and Information Systems, particularly in the
following fields: logic programming, artificial intelligence, graphics,
computer vision, software engineering, database or neural network.
(15) R/SL/Ls/ALs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Ref. No.:
RF/TA/Engg/5):
VLSI design, data communications or telecommunications, robotic
control or vision and energy technology or electric vehicles.
(17) R/SL in Mechanical Engineering (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Engg/7):
Environmental Engineering
(18) R/SL/L/AL in Mechanical Engineering (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Engg/8):
CAD/CAM and Robotics
Faculty of Medicine (Fax line for enquiries: (852) 8559742)
(19) L/AL in Biochemistry (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Med/1):
An appointment will be made primarily on the basis of excellence
and originality in research together with ability to teach selected
areas from a wide range of subjects--including macromolecular
chemistry, molecular and developmental biology, neuro- and membrane
biochemistry, signal transduction mechanisms and immunology--to
medical, science and dental students.
(21) L in Microbiology (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Med/3):
Medical degree with an interest in microbiology, or a Ph.D. degree
in microbiology required; experience of diagnostic microbiology
and infectious diseases preferred.
(23) L in Pathology (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Med/5):
In histopathology and its subspecialities. The appointee will
be expected to take up clinical service duties in histopathology
and cytology and help in training and supervision of junior pathologists,
in addition to teaching and researchv duties.
Faculty of Science (Fax line for enquiries: (852) 8584620j)
Applicants should have an appropriate higher degree, normally
a Ph.D., and relevant teaching and research experience.
(25) Rs/SLs/Ls/ALs in Botany and Zoology (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Sci/1):
Expertise in the following fields preferred:
... ... ...
General Biology Programme: development biology; entomology/pest
control; plant molecular genetics; plant systematics.
(Applicants should specify clearly (a) the Programme of their
interest, and (b) the area(s) of their expertise.)
(26) R/SL/Ls/ALs in Chemistry (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Sci/2):
Applicants should be able to teach basic and advanced courses
in analytical or physical chemistry, to students majoring both
in chemistry and in other science-based programmes, and to conduct
an independent programme of research.
(27) Ls/ALs in Mathematics (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Sci/3):
Applicants should have specialized knowledge in a main area of
pure or applied mathematics.
(28) R/SL/Ls/ALs in Physics (Ref. No.: RF/TA/Sci/4):
Expertise in the following areas preferred:
Astrophysics and cosmic ray physics; solid state physics (including
high Tc superconductivity; semi-conductors, positron bean); geophysics;
ionospheric physics; general theoretical physics (including plasma
physics, nonlinear physics, many body problem, etc.).
Faculty of Social Sciences (Fax line for enquires: (852) 5170806)
Applicants should possess appropriate higher degrees and/or professional
qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching
and professional experience.
(31) Rs/SLs/Ls/ALs in Economics (Ref. No.: RF/TA/SS/1):
Macroeconomics
Monetary Economics
International Finance
Chinese Economy
(33) L in Psychology (Ref. No.: RF/TA/SS/3):
Social Psychologist: with special interest and experience in the
application of social psychology in consumer behaviour, advertising
and organizations and management.
(34) Ls/ALs in Social Work and Social Administration (Ref. No.: RF/TA/SS4):
Social Work Practice: Groupwork and Casework
(35) L/AL in Sociology (Ref. No.: RF/TA/SS5):
A postgraduate qualification in sociology/social anthropology
required, preferably Ph.D..
(36) Ls/ALs in Statistics (Ref. No.: RF/TA/SS/6):
Applicants should be qualified in any branch of Statistics or
Probability.
Monthly salaries (superannuable) are on the scales:
Non-Clinical
Chair : $57135 (minimum)
$70670 (average)
Reader (R) : $41760 - 55475 (9 points)
Senior Lecturer (SL) : $40030 - 53775 (9 points)
Lecturer (L) : $25760 - 43040 (11 points)
Assistant Lecturer (AL) : $18765 - 24015 (4 points)
Clinical
Senior Lecturer (SL) : $65100 - 80150 (11 points)
Lecturer (L) : $24415 - 49145 (11 points)
Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Conditions of Service
Appointments are normally made on permanent, superannuable terms,
subject to a period of probation of not less than 33 months. Staff
benefits include generous leave provisions, medical benefits and children's
education allowances; housing assistance is also provided in most
cases, at a charge of 7.5% of salary.
Enquiries
Further particulars (including closing date for application, if
any) and application forms may be obtained from the Secretary of the
Faculty in which the post is to be established. ... other general
enquires, please contact the Assistant Registrar (Staff Appointments),
either by phone (5499147: 24 hour service), or fax (5592058), or E-mail
(APPT...@HKUVM1.HKU.HK) or by writing to the Appointment Unit, The
University of Hong Kong. All enquiries should quote the reference
number and the title of the post in question.
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