Teaching Consultant

Contribute to teaching and teaching-related activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specifically in sustainability developments from the perspectives of Development Study, Public Policy, International Political Economy and/or Anthropology; supervise capstone projects; and participate actively in research and contribute to the broader intellectual project of the Department in terms of publications, seminars, workshops and research proposals.

A PhD degree in Development Studies/Public Policy/International Political Economy/Anthropology or closely related fields, specialising in one or more sub-fields (such as Critical Studies of Development, Sustainability and Development Policy, Global and Regional Politics of Sustainability Development, and Anthropology of Sustainable Development), with a proven ability to teach courses in development theories, public policy, political economy and/or anthropology, as well as supervising capstone projects and conducting policy-related research. A relevant Master’s degree plus relevant professional experience and teaching experience at the university level in related areas, will also be considered.

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk , or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk /Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

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