[AISWorld] Associate Professor/Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong - Two positions

[Michael Chau]

The University of Hong Kong has two (2) open positions that can be 
filled by information systems Ph.D.’s. See Ref.: 201601298 and 201601295.

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 over 140 academic 
departments and institutes/centres. There are 28,000 undergraduate and 
postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 
members of academic and academic-related staff coming from 
multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned.

_First position: Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in 
Information Systems (Ref.: 201601298)_

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate 
Professor/Assistant Professor in Information Systems in the School of 
Business, to commence on July 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter, 
on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal. 
Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level 
may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

This position is a traditional Information Systems position. Applicants 
should have a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems or a closely related 
discipline. There is not particular requirement for area of research 
focus. Experience in teaching MBA courses is especially preferred for 
candidates at the Associate Professor level. Interest in teaching 
business analytics courses is a positive but not required.

_Second position: Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor 
in Business Analytics (Ref.: 201601295)_

Applications are also invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Associate 
Professor/Assistant Professor in Business Analytics in the School of 
Business, to commence on July 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter, 
on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems, Operations 
Management, or a closely related data-analytics discipline. The School 
is particularly interested in those who conduct high-quality scholarly 
research and are able to teach courses in business analytics (e.g., big 
data related issues) and related areas. Experience in teaching MBA 
courses is especially preferred for candidates at the Associate 
Professor level. Information about the Faculty and the School can be 
obtained at http://www.fbe.hku.hk/ and http://www.business.hku.hk/ 
respectively.

More about Working at the School of Business

The School is particularly interested in those who have demonstrated 
capability in conducting high-quality scholarly research and teaching 
courses effectively. The School is also committed to diversity and 
increasing its internationlisation; thus, candidates from all 
backgrounds are warmly welcomed to apply. Information about the Faculty 
and the School can be obtained at http://www.fbe.hku.hk/ and 
https://www.fbe.hku.hk/about/school-of-business respectively.

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. to Ms. Panda Tsu (e-mail: pandatsu at business.hku.hk). 
Please indicate clearly which level you wish to be considered for and 
which of the two positions you are applying for.  Application forms 
(341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, 
and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes 
December 31, 2016. Candidates who apply by October 29, 2016 will be 
considered for preliminary interviews at the INFORMS 2016 Annual Meeting 
in Nashville, TN, U.S.A., and those who apply by November 19, 2016 will 
be considered for preliminary interviews at the ICIS 2016 Annual Meeting 
in Dublin, Ireland.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that 
only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the 
application result.


-- 
Michael Chau, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Business
Coordinator, BBA(IS)/BEng(CS) Programme
Warden, Lee Chi Hung Hall
The University of Hong Kong
http://www.business.hku.hk/~mchau/
http://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?user=Ro1O8N4AAAAJ