JOB: Chinese University of Hong Kong, historical musicology (open rank)

Department of Music
(1) Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
(Ref. 1213/040(240)/2) (Closing date: November 15, 2012)

The Department invites applications for a full-time faculty post in historical musicology. Other areas of specialization will also be considered, and expertise complementary to the research areas of serving faculty members will be an advantage. Appointment will be considered for the appropriate rank with reference to the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) demonstrated potential for developing as distinguished and productive scholars; and (iii) commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants for Associate Professorship should also demonstrate a record of significant research achievement and successful teaching experience. Duties include (a) teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) supervision of research postgraduate students; (c) serving on postgraduate thesis and dissertation committees; (d) coaching ensembles; and (e) participating in Departmental, Faculty and/ or University committees and undertaking other administrative duties. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2013, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.


Salary and Fringe Benefits
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, a contract-end gratuity for appointments of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the Department of Music, 2/F, Hui Yeung Shing Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong by post by the closing date.