[ecrea] position on Hong Kong cinema

POSITION IN HONG KONG CINEMA
Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Comparative Literature)

Institution Type:   College / University
Location:   Hong Kong
Position:   Assistant Professor

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest 
international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has 
been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many 
years.  The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and 
research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 
sub-divisions of studies and learning.  There are over 23,400 
undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and 
more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of 
whom are internationally renowned.
Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Comparative Literature)
(Ref.: 201100947)
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in the 
School of Humanities (Comparative Literature) from August 2012 or as 
soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the 
possibility of renewal.  Appointee with demonstrated performance will be 
considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract.
The Department of Comparative Literature enjoys a reputation as a leader 
in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies using cross-cultural 
materials and interdisciplinary approaches.  Main areas of research and 
teaching in the Department include visual cultures and film studies, 
literature, critical theory, feminism and gender studies, postcolonial, 
Hong Kong and China studies, and new media and global studies.  The 
Department offers B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes, and 
has excellent teaching and research facilities and support.  The 
University and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council provide substantial 
competitive funding for research projects of all kinds.  Information 
about the Department can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/complit.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent that focuses on 
*Hong Kong cinema*. The applicant will primarily contribute to teaching 
and research in the Department of Comparative Literature and should 
possess the expertise in teaching major and common core courses on Hong 
Kong cinema and culture, courses related to world cinema and 
globalization, or other courses compatible with those offered by the 
Department. The applicant is also expected to participate in the Arts 
Facultys emerging programme in Global Creative Industries as well as the 
new, interdisciplinary Hong Kong Studies programme. Those with a strong 
publication record demonstrating an ability to explore the global impact 
and engagement of Hong Kong cinema will be favorably considered. 
Capacity to engage in teamwork is fundamental to the position. Enquiries 
about the post should be sent to Dr. Esther Cheung, Chairperson of the 
Department of Comparative Literature (e-mail: (estherch /at/ hku.hk) 
<mailto:(estherch /at/ hku.hk)>).
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the 
appointees qualifications and experience will be offered.  At current 
rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The 
appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University 
contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of 
basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits.  Housing 
benefits will be provided as applicable.
Contact: Applicants should send an application letter, an up-to-date 
curriculum vitae, a 1-3 page description of dissertation and/or current 
research project, a sample syllabus on Hong Kong Cinema and Global 
Creative Industries and 3 confidential references (quoting Ref.: 
201100947) sent directly by the referees, to the Assistant Registrar 
(Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong 
Kong by e-mail ((r1100947 /at/ hku.hk) <mailto:(r1100947 /at/ hku.hk)>).  Further 
particulars can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. Shortlisted 
candidates may be invited to attend an interview. Review of applications 
will start on November 30, 2011 until the post is filled.  Candidates 
who are not contacted within 4 months of the review date may consider 
their applications unsuccessful.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a 
No-Smoking Policy
Website: http://www.hku.hk <http://www.hku.hk/>
Primary Category: Cultural History / Studies
Secondary Categories: Film and Film History
Humanities
Literature
Posting Date: 11/14/2011
Closing Date 02/07/2012