 The University of Hong KongDepartment of Earth SciencesFounded 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 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff. Teaching Consultant in the Department of Earth Sciences(Ref.: 201101026)Applications are invited for appointment as Teaching Consultant in the Department of Earth Sciences, from January 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a one-year temporary basis with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science or related subjects, with some teaching experience. Candidates should have a background, and/or be able to demonstrate teaching proficiency, in Environmental Science. The appointee will be responsible for teaching undergraduate Environmental Science courses; supervising undergraduate laboratory classes; assisting teaching staff in curriculum development; and other teaching-related activities, such as liaising with undergraduates in Environmental Science major, and leading the promotion and student recruitment activities. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www3.hku.hk/earthsci/. A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. Applicants are requested to apply on-line at https://jobs.hku.hk. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of their application date may consider their applications unsuccessful. The University of is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy. |
