[ecrea] Assistant Professor in Hong Kong cinema, University of Hong Kong

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*THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG*

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
Faculty’s 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)).

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the
appointee's 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.

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)). 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///

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