Tenure-Track Professor in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration

Position description

The Department of Politics and Public Administration has played a leading role in Politics and Public Administration research and education since its establishment in 1970. The Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes – Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)-as well as a thriving undergraduate programme. More information about the Department can be obtained at https://ppa.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in the related fields.  They should demonstrate substantial intellectual leadership in their field and have extensive research and teaching experience, with a strong track record of publications. Candidates with the potential to make significant achievements or contributions to the field, complementing the strengths of our department, are preferred.  The position is open across various specializations, and applicants should have a well-defined research focus complemented by robust empirical skills and abilities.

The appointees will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research postgraduate students, contribute actively to research and knowledge exchange, and assume high-level service/administrative responsibilities relevant to the Department’s operation and strategic development as appropriate.  They will also lead collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives in research and knowledge exchange, mentor and nurture the junior scholars and researchers.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of the gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
 

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