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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
(Post Ref.: 24/447)

The Department of Sociology and Social Policy brings together scholars with international research experience and publication records in major outlets in the area of Sociology and Social Policy. The Department is a recipient of the University’s Research Excellence Award and Teaching Excellence Awards. We offer teaching in Sociology and in Social Policy; and co-host the Health and Social Services Management Major with the Asia Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies and the Social and Public Policy Studies Major with the Department of Economics. The Department hosts an MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International) (IMCSP) and has been successful in attracting MPhil and PhD students from around the world as well as Hong Kong PhD Fellows and winning other external competitive grants. For more information, applicants are advised to visit the?departmental website,?UG programme website,?IMCSP programme website, and?RGC Funding Schemes website.

General Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Sociology, Social Policy, or other related disciplines with relevant teaching and research experience. All applicants are required to provide information on their research portfolio and publication record as well as evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. Experience with conducting state-of-the-art quantitative or comparative social research will be a distinct advantage. The appointee should be able to take up teaching duties in some of the following courses on the MSocSc Programme in Comparative Social Policy (International): “Comparative Social Policy in Greater China and East Asia”, “Governance, Management and Delivery”, “Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis”, “Social Entrepreneurship & Social Impact”, and “Non-Profit Organisations & the Voluntary Sector”. Besides these teaching duties, applicants should be prepared to actively support research endeavours of Departmental faculty, MPhil and PhD students broadly in the area of comparative social policy analysis, NGOs, and social impact. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to academic excellence and should engage in their own high-quality research and journal publications.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure?(online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?The review of applications will start and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Department of Operations and Risk Management
(Post Ref.: 24/355)

The appointee will join the Faculty of Business (https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/) and will be expected to conduct research projects and publish outputs with high impact, teach courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and participate in academic and professional activities. In particular, the appointee is expected to apply for external competitive grants and commit to teaching excellence and active services to the Faculty and the University. Candidates are required to provide evidence of their research records and quality teaching. A proven record in academic leadership and institutional service would be a distinct advantage.

General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a PhD degree in Information Systems or a relevant discipline; (ii) a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals in Information Systems and relevant areas; (iii) a good track record in competitive grant applications; and (iv) relevant teaching experience.

For appointment of?Associate Professor, candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in research and teaching, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and a soundtrack record in teaching and competitive grant applications in relevant areas. Top-tier journal publications and successful GRF applications would be a distinct advantage. For appointment of?Assistant Professor, candidates should have a good research record and demonstrate strong potential in publishing high-quality papers. Relevant work experience is not required but would be a plus.

Lingnan University pursues excellence in both teaching and research. The appointee is expected to conduct research projects and publish outputs with high impact, teach courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and participate in academic and professional activities. In particular, the appointee is expected to apply for an external competitive grant and commit to teaching excellence and active services to the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Applicants should provide information on their work experience, qualifications, research records, and evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure?(online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


India

Job Description:

Designations Available:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor

Desired Skillset:


	Applicants should preferably hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
	Should have sufficient experience in Teaching, Industry & Research with reputed Institutions.
	Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.
	Should have books published and Scholars awarded / currently working for.
	Applicants with patents registered / consultancy works carried out will be given preference.
	Exposure in handling high-value funded projects will be an added advantage


Preferred Qualifications:


	Ph.D. in relevant streams with good academic records


Areas of Specialization:


	Soil Science


Responsibilities:

Academics:


	Classroom presentation
	Laboratory Instructions
	Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
	Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
	Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
	Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
	Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
	Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities


Research Consultancy:


	Research development activities & Research guidance?
	Industry sponsored projects?
	Providing consultancy and testing services?
	Promotion of industry–institution interaction and R & D


Academic / Administration:


	Academic and Administrative management of the institution
	Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
	Design and development of a new programme.
	Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion, etc
	Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
	Development, administration, and management at Institutional levels
	Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
	Participation in policy planning at the Regional / National level for the Development of Technical Education
	Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution?
	Develop, update and maintain MIS?
	Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal?
	Maintain Accountability?
	Extension / Industrial Connectivity?
	Interaction with Industry and Society?
	Participation in Community services?
	Providing R&D support and consultancy services to Industry and other user agencies?
	Providing non-formal modes of education for the benefit of the Community?
	Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Job rotation?
	Dissemination of knowledge?
	Providing Technical support in areas of social relevance


Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean of the respective schools

Department:

VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL)

Skills Required:

Teaching, Industry, Research

Location:

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Posted On:

27-Nov-2024

Years Of Exp:

0 to 20 Years


Vellore Institute of Technology

Hong Kong

Provost

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is conducting a worldwide search for the position of Provost.? The University Council now invites applications from, and nominations of, persons with relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in being considered for this position.

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk) is one of the world’s leading universities in Asia.? The University is a vibrant, forward-looking and well-established comprehensive research university which is fully committed to excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service in an extensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the wider global community.? CUHK has attracted a number of distinguished professors and researchers, who are recipients of prestigious international awards including the Nobel Prize, Lasker Award, Turning Award, Fields Medal and Wolf Prize.? Graduates worldwide are connected through an extensive alumni network.? Today CUHK is home to over 30,000 students and over 8,300 staff members (including a faculty team of nearly 3,600 full-time teaching and research staff members), and over 280,000 alumni.? The University offers a broad spectrum of programmes up to the PhD level in various disciplines organized under eight Faculties (namely, Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science).? The University values greatly its unique College system and the cultural heritage preserved and promoted by the University and its constituent Colleges.? Bilingualism in English and Chinese as well as multiculturalism are also embraced and reflected in our education and scholarly output.

The Position

The Provost is appointed by the University Council and is accountable to the Council through the Vice-Chancellor and President. As the deputy to the Vice-Chancellor and President, the Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the University.? Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and President, the Provost will lead strategic planning for excellence in education and research, assume overall responsibilities for the academic and research functions of the University, oversee academic budgeting, and direct proactive recruitment and retention of academic staff of the highest international standards.? The Provost is also expected to foster collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, manage risks and compliance obligations, supervise subordinate officers and units, and deputize the Vice-Chancellor and President as needed, among other duties as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor and President or University Council.

Candidates for the Provost position should have a distinguished record of scholarship in their own field of study, demonstrated track record of academic and administrative leadership, acumen for business and financial control, high integrity, proven experience in institution building, and dynamic management abilities. Candidates should also have an international perspective with a solid understanding of the development trends and opportunities in higher education worldwide, coupled with a commitment to higher education in Hong Kong and the region, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills for articulating the University’s mission and vision to diverse University constituencies.

Applications and Nominations

We welcome applications from, and nominations of, individuals of different backgrounds that will contribute to the diversity in higher education.? Applications and nominations should be sent in strict confidence to the Search Committee for the Appointment of the Provost, c/o Ms. Michelle Doo, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles, Suite 3005, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, China and (email: cuhkprovost@heidrick.com). Considerations of applications/nominations will begin in January/February 2025 and will continue until the post is filled.? The University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation.

The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. All enquiries, applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.


The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Ref.:?530885
Work type:?Full-time
Department:?Department of Sociology (30400)
Categories:?Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as?Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology?(Ref.: 530885), to commence as soon as possible for one year.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in the Social Sciences, Social Epidemiology or Public Health, or related disciplines. Experience in conducting demographic research; with good research record on the social determinants of health among older adults, with particular expertise on disability and housing, would be an advantage. ?Applicants should have a high level of competency in using statistical software packages with evidence of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries and with other disciplines. They should have good knowledge of data harmonization and statistical analysis and research experience in handling longitudinal data analysis. ?Proficiency in written English; excellence in management and statistical skills; ability to work independently.?

The appointees will assist in planning, managing, coordinating, and implementing research activities on the research projects; oversee data collection, data analysis and draft reports, perform any other relevant tasks as assigned, publication and collaborative research opportunities are available.?

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.?

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a covering letter stating their research background, provide the name and contact information of three referees on the online application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until?January 23, 2025, or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

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