Chair Professor/Professor in Digital Social Science (Ref: FHSS230210)
Job Description
Beijing
Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in September 2024:
Chair Professor/Professor in Digital Social Science (Ref: FHSS230210)
Job Description
Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas and their applications to broad disciplines of humanities and social sciences: Smart City; Computational Social Science; Geographic Information Science; Urban Science and Informatics; Digital Cartography; Geospatial Big Data; AI and Machine Learning; Digital Culture and Society; Urban Governance, Innovation, Planning and Design etc.
Job Requirement
Candidates should have a PhD degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be well-established international scholar in the field who committed to excellence in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and research. Candidates are also expected to be academic and intellectual leader who are responsible to build and uplift a new-born and exciting program of Digital Social Sciences into a fledged program with cutting-edging and reputation in GBA, China. The candidate is required to work with the administrative team of the Department and Faculty and welcome – as well as initiate – relevant collaborations with other Departments and Faculties across the college. Preference will be given to candidates who are already recognized as or equivalent to international and national high/top level scholars. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and research accomplishments.
Benefits
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave, medical and social insurance.
Appointment Terms
Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.
Closing Date: March 12, 2024
The College reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.
