 The University of Hong KongDepartment of GeographyAssistant Professor in Physical Geography (Climatology)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 about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,800 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (Climatology)(Ref.: 201200372)Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (Climatology) in the Department of Geography, from August 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal or consideration for tenure subject to performance and funding availability. The Department of Geography, established in 1954, is the first and leading university-level geography department in Hong Kong. The QS World University Ranking in 2011 rated the Department the 20th among the world's top 200 universities and one of the top five in Asia. At present, it has 14 full-time faculty members and three Post-doctoral Fellows conducting active programmes of teaching and research, supported by a map library and four modern specialized laboratories. Further information about the Department can be obtained at http://geog.hku.hk. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Geography, and be able to teach in the area of Climatology. We are especially interested in researchers working in the areas of urban climate, climatic hazard, climate change, bioclimate, or human-related aspects of climate. Tertiary teaching experience and a track record of research grants and publications will be preferred. The appointee is expected to teach the Department's existing climate-related courses and to strengthen its research activities. 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 together with an up-to-date C.V., statement of professional interests and accomplishments, proposal for three undergraduate courses, and arrange to have three confidential references (quoting the reference number) sent directly by the referees to geog@hku.hk. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes May 25, 2012. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.
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