Job Posting Details

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world renowned international research university in Asia’s most vibrant city. The University comprises over 600 faculty members whose research ranges from science to engineering, business, humanities and social science. It promotes interdisciplinary studies, dedicated to educating all-rounded students to acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking with a global outlook. HKUST has been ranked world’s number one in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings in 2018, and among the top universities in Asia in QS Asian University Rankings. It has been ranked 12th worldwide in the Global Employability University Rankings 2017, and remained No. 1 in Greater China area for five consecutive
years. English is the medium of teaching, research and administration.

Public Policy is one of the five new strategic areas identified by HKUST for its future development. The Division of Public Policy (PPOL), under the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO), was established in 2017 to spearhead this effort through the development of interdisciplinary policy research and rigorous policy training programs. We would like to invite applicants for substantiation-track faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor).

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree, preferably with at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in relevant fields, such as public policy, economics, political science, etc. We especially welcome applicants in the following three research areas: (i) science and technology (innovation) policy; (ii) social and urban policy; and (iii) environmental, energy, and sustainability policy.

Further Information
For more information about the University or the Division of Public Policy, please click here or visit the Public Policy division website

Offer
Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. Initial appointment will normally be made on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and has a range of family-friendly policies in place.

Application Procedure
Applications with (i) a full curriculum vitae; (ii) a statement of research and teaching; (iii) a teaching portfolio with student evaluations, if available; and (iv) names and email addresses of three referees, should be sent to the Search and Appointments Committee by email to publicpolicy@ust.hk. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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