Dear friends, on behalf of Professor Gina Lai, please see the job opening below. Cheers, *Wenhong 文泓* *Wenhong Chen* *Associate Professor of Media Studies and Sociology* *University of Texas at Austin* *Chair, Communication, Information Technologies, and Media Sociology section* *American Sociological Association* T: 512-471-4952 F: 512-471-4077 wenhong.chen@austin.utexas.edu http://utexas.academia.edu/wenhongchen New edited book: Networked China http://www.routledge.com/9781138840027/ Office hour signup http://bit.ly/1xpHy1c 1 University Station A0800, CMA 5.142 University of Texas at Austin 2504 Whitis Ave Stop A0800 Austin, TX 78712-1067 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gina W F Lai <ginalai@hkbu.edu.hk> Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 7:15 PM Subject: Re: Job opportunity at Hong Kong Baptist University *FACULTY OF Social sciences* *Department of Sociology* *Assistant Professor **(PR155/1**7**-1**8**) * The Department seeks a prominent scholar who conducts research which is internationally recognised as excellent, and publishes in major international journals, as well as teaches and supervises students at undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels. Areas of specialisation are open while preference will be given to applicants with research expertise in social networks and family. Ability to teach social statistics and quantitative research methods would be an advantage. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in Sociology at the time of appointment and have a track record of excellence in research, publications and university teaching. *Terms of appointment:* Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers competitive package which include gratuity/retirement benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, and wherever applicable housing assistance and relocation allowance. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. *Application Procedure:* Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application form which is obtainable by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms. The completed application form should be sent to the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, AAB903, Level 9, Academic and Administration Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong or by email to: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works, statements of teaching and research interest and recent teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference to the Personnel Office direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will not be returned after the completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.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 then applicable at the time of offer. *Closing date*: *18 November** 2017* ------------------------------ Disclaimer This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and/or purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message and notify the sender and the University immediately. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is prohibited as it may be unlawful. In addition, the University specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through University E-mail Facilities. Any views and opinions expressed in the email(s) are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any losses or damages that may be incurred or caused to any party as a result of the use of such information. Go Green Print Less