http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201601475
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 over 140
academic departments and institutes/centres. There are over 28,000
undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and
more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff
coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally
renowned.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 201601475)
Applications
are invited
for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in the Faculty
of
Education, to commence on September 1, 2017 or as soon as possible
thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of
renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second
three-year fixed-term contract.
Building on the
cross-faculty double-degree partnership, the Faculties of Science and
Education are making a joint Assistant Professor appointment in STEM
Education. The appointee's tenure home would be in the Faculty of
Education. The aim of the position would be to research, inform and
enhance the teaching of STEM in the university setting, and would align
with the promotion of STEM education, as prioritized by the Chief
Executive in the 2015 Policy Address. Women in STEM education would be a
potential sub-theme within this initiative.
Applicants
should have a Bachelor's degree in one of the core sciences (Physics,
Chemistry, Biology), and a Ph.D. degree in Science Education or
Science. They should have demonstrated interest and expertise in
informal learning, and have a strong commitment to Knowledge
Exchange/community engagement. The appointee will be expected to work
with colleagues in both faculties (and the Centre for the Enhancement
of Teaching and Learning) to develop a school/community engagement
agenda, aimed at promoting careers in STEM/Science Education, and at
popularizing science among the wider community. He/She will teach on the
Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Science (BEd&BSci)
double degree programme (contributing to both faculties); work with
Education/Science colleagues to develop Common Core Courses and an
interdisciplinary Minor; engage in cross-faculty research; and take up
administrative responsibilities as required. Both Faculties are
committed to gender equality and are looking to promote women in
science, we positively welcome applications from women, who are
currently
under-represented at these levels. Information about the Faculty can be
obtained at http://www.hku.hk/education.
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 benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as
applicable.
Applicants should send a completed application
form and an up-to-date C.V. to edufacc@hku.hk.
Applicants should indicate
clearly in the form the post applied for and the reference number.Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be
obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk. Closes December 19, 2016.
The
University
thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates
shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application
result.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
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