Lectureship in Chinese Studies (The Study of Contemporary China)

Memorandum on Academic Posts

Lectureship in Chinese Studies (The Study of Contemporary China)

The Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (IICS)

College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences

The Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (IICS) at University College Cork is a dynamic teaching and research institute. It has five new academic programmes including BA, BComm, Higher Diploma, MA and PhD in Chinese Studies. It is committed to the development of Chinese Studies within Ireland and beyond, establishing itself as a leading regional centre for teaching and research on China and Asia, and fostering cooperation with partners in China, Asia, Europe and America.

Applications are invited for the above whole-time permanent position. Reporting to the Head of the IICS, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise PhD students. The candidate should have a PhD in economics, political science, sociology or a cognate area, with a specialisation in the political economy of contemporary China. Evidence of a personal contribution and commitment to excellence in both teaching and research is required.

For further information on the post please contact Professor Fan Hong, Head of the IICS.

Tel: +353 21 4902116 / Email: f.hong@ucc.ie 

Website: www.ucc.ie/institutechinesestudies

Salary scale [new entrants]: €35,610 - €57,847 Bar €63,389 - €83,504. Appointment on the relevant scale will be made commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: Friday, 4th April 2008

Completed application forms must be returned to: Department of Human Resources, University College Cork, Ireland.

Tel: + 353 21 4903073 / Email: recruitment@per.ucc.ie / Fax + 353 21 4276995

Application Form for Academic Posts
http://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/FormsContractDocuments/DocumentFile,35042,en.doc

University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer