FACULTY OF SCIENCE

CENTRE FOR QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant (PR0183/23-24)

We are recruiting 1-2 Research Assistant(s) (RA) or Senior Research Assistant(s) (SRA) to pursue highly collaborative and interdisciplinary projects of developing new cancer immunotherapy, using novel 3D tumor organoid models and 3D single-cell imaging. The incumbent(s) will learn cutting-edge techniques in immuno-oncology studies and drug discovery, collaborate with experts in the field, and develop critical research skills. For more information about the research projects and the principle investigator, Prof. Jue Shi, please refer to the following webpage: https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/people/prof-shi-jue-jade

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in any science or engineering subject, including but not limited to Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Medicine, Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering;
• No previous research experience is required, though applicants with experiences in cell culture are preferred;
• Ability to work independently; and
• Good communication skills.
• A highly competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided. 

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract between 6 to 12 months. Thereafter, re-appointment will be subject to mutual agreement, or the incumbent(s) may choose to pursue PhD with full fellowship support upon mutual agreement. Enquiries about the post can be directed to Prof. Jue Shi via jshi@hkbu.edu.hk.
Application Procedures:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of the offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

Full Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (PR0174/23-24)

The Department of Geography in Hong Kong Baptist University offers a vibrant and collegial academic environment for research and teaching. The Department currently has a team of about 13 academic/teaching colleagues from various cultural backgrounds and over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Department places strong emphasis on high-quality and impactful research, particularly on research that informs social and environmental policies and advances knowledge in and beyond the discipline.

The Department is now recruiting an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in physical geography with primary expertise in hydrology and climate change. Various areas of specialization will be considered including but not limited to hydrology, water resources, water quality, soil science, land-atmosphere interactions, urban environment, and climate change. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Geography or a cognate discipline. They should have a track record of high-quality publications. Success in securing competitive research funding would be considered an asset, as interdisciplinary research experience. Outstanding candidate may be nominated to the Global STEM Professorship Scheme of the Hong Kong SAR Government. The appointee is expected to teach in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as supervise student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment on a fixed-term contract of two to three years commencing in September 2024. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. Tenured appointment is expected to be attained within six years. Outstanding candidate at Associate/Full Professor may be considered for tenure on appointment.

Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) with samples of publications, preferably the best three out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, and scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. 

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

FACULTY OF ARTS

THE LANGUAGE CENTRE

Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer (English Section) (PR0098/23-24)

Responsibilities:
The appointee is expected to (i) teach core and elective credit-bearing courses, language enhancement courses, workshops and services, and other English courses assigned by the Language Centre; (ii) assist in the design and development of course syllabuses, teaching materials and assessment tasks, as well as creating self-access language learning materials; (iii) assist in organising events, workshops and extracurricular activities; and (iv) perform other duties assigned by the Language Centre.

Requirements:
For Lecturer II, applicants should have a good postgraduate qualification, preferably a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field, and native or native-like proficiency in English. A minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience at the tertiary level is required. Possession of a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma and a proven record of excellence in teaching would be an advantage. Candidates with a master’s degree and less full-time teaching experience will be considered for the Assistant Lecturer position.

For both positions, candidates should have experience in teaching academic English writing, public speaking, materials development, e-learning initiatives, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a large team of teachers. Candidates with insights into pedagogical innovations and the ability to implement them will be an asset to the Language Centre.

Applicants are required to specify how their qualifications match the above requirements in a cover letter and provide supporting documents in their applications.

The initial appointment will be offered on a one- to two-year fixed-term contract beginning in September 2023. Re-appointment will be contingent on performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary ranges:
Lecturer II: HK$37,000 – HK$49,000
Assistant Lecturer: HK$29,000 – HK$37,000

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are requested to send in their most recent teaching evaluation results. Applicants who are not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, and scholarly or creative works will not be returned after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 28 August 2023

         

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Hong Kong Baptist University has been awarded funding under Job Creation Scheme 3.0 supported by the Government to create employment opportunities. The Department of History now invites applications for the following position: Project Assistant (PR0590/22-23) To handle public relations (PR)-related needs to promote and brand the Department as the History Department is approaching its 45 years of establishment. It is foreseeable that more projects and tasks will be carried out, requiring more PR support such as editorial assistance, press materials preparation and event support. Responsibilities:  Support PR-related work for the Department; Assist in departmental events and activities; Responsible for logistic coordination and organisation of assigned on-site and online events; Provide creative writing and translation on leaflets and press materials (e.g. report, letter, fact sheet, web site content, MC script, speech, promotional collaterals, etc); Support fund-raising projects and campaigns, and maintain close relationships with donors and supporters; Serve as a junior editor for the Departmental Newsletter; Assist in archives, publication materials and gallery management; and Support any ad hoc assignments.  Requirements:  Strong desire and natural ability to deal with people and maintain friendly relationships with supporters and alumni from different classes; Understanding of and passion for higher education; Attention to details, able to meet deadlines; and Responsible, caring and a good team player.  The appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract up to one year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is on-going and will continue until the position is filled.

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FACULTY OF ARTS

LANGUAGE CENTRE

Teaching Assistant (English Section) (PR0055/23-24)

The appointee is expected to assist the English Section in: (i) developing supplementary teaching and learning materials; (ii) providing support to new and existing English language enhancement activities; (iii) performing data analysis for the Centre’s various activities; and (iv) performing other duties as assigned by the Head of the English Section and the Head of the Language Centre.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics/Linguistics, English, TESOL or Language Studies and a master’s degree in a related discipline with a native/native-like proficiency in English. Applicants with other bachelor’s degrees (e.g., Data Science and Statistics) and those with data management knowledge (e.g., t-tests, ANOVAs, and NVivo) will also be considered. Please specify your skills in a cover letter and a CV.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one to two years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary range: HK$22,000 – HK$35,000

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 21 August 2023

 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Part-time Lecturer (various positions) (PR0040/23-24) The Department is seeking part-time Lecturers with a relevant higher degree and a good command of English. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach economics courses with ample business and policy applications. Priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to the principles of microeconomics, the principles of macroeconomics or Hong Kong economy. Experience in teaching at the university level is an advantage. The initial appointment will be made on a part-time contract per course basis commencing September 2023. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review and course availability. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) and send in their teaching portfolios and recent teaching evaluation results. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for an interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

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ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS

The Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) is committed to providing the best visual arts education, combining studio-based research, critical and historical studies, and sustainable service for the cultural and creative sectors as well as for the community at large. The Academy currently has 26 full-time faculty members and has developed rapidly, building an international teaching team and developing multi-faceted programmes based on an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Part-time Lecturer in Videography and Video Editing (PR0010/23-24)

The appointee is expected to teach courses for visual arts students as well as non-major students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, teaching experience, a good record of professional practice, knowledge of the contemporary visual arts and familiarity with the broader issues and trends in the field.

1. Videography and Video Editing

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Re-appointment is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to send in an artist statement and a CD/DVD and/or website containing a portfolio of 10-20 slides of recent creative artworks. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of application is ongoing until the position is filled.

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS

The Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) is committed to providing the best visual arts education, combining studio-based research, critical and historical studies, and sustainable service for the cultural and creative sectors as well as for the community at large. The Academy currently has 26 full-time faculty members and has developed rapidly, building an international teaching team and developing multi-faceted programmes based on an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Part-time Lecturers (various positions) (PR0009/23-24)
The appointee is expected to teach courses for visual arts students as well as non-major students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, teaching experience, a good record of professional practice, knowledge of the contemporary visual arts and familiarity with the broader issues and trends in the field.

1. Art History and Theory in the areas of:
1. Ceramics;
2. Printmaking;
3. Graphic Arts;
4. Object Culture; and
5. Object Technology (device art, automation and performance, robotics and generative AI, etc)

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Re-appointment is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of application is ongoing until the positions are filled.