Faculty Positions in Sociology (Job ID: 10102)

Description

The Division of Social Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to fill positions in Sociology.  The University is an English-speaking research university with international faculty.  The Division of Social Science is highly ranked internationally. 

We invite applications for Assistant Professor rank.  Appointment at the Associate Professor/Full Professor rank may also be considered for candidates with outstanding academic credentials and international recognition.  Candidates may work in any of the major areas in Sociology.

Applicants who work on cross-disciplinary topics with other social science subjects, and/or who may contribute to the development of computational or quantitative social science in the Division are especially welcome. We also encourage applications from applicants in adjacent social science disciplines whose research focus and/or methodology have a strong sociological component. 

For more information about the Division, please visit  https://sosc.hkust.edu.hk/.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD degree by the time of employment.   The successful candidates are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Application Instructions

Application packages should include a letter of interest (cover letter), curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a sample publication, and teaching records.   Applicants for Assistant Professor should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent via interfolio.  For tenured Associate or Full Professor positions, references will only be solicited upon mutually agree to proceed with the appointment process. 

Review of applications will start on 1 October 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled.