Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer (Department of Global Business and Ma at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Research, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, English Instruction, Scholarly Writing, Global Business Strategy, Marketing Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, Academic Administration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. About the Department of Global Business and Marketing The Department of Global Business and Marketing at the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Hong Kong Metropolitan University is a young and vibrant department actively building a strong research team. The School provides robust research support, including internal research funding, and adopts a balanced approach to research and teaching, offering a collegial and supportive environment for early-career scholars to grow and excel. We seek promising early-career scholars who are close to completing or have recently completed a PhD and aim to build an international research reputation in business and marketing. In line with our ambition to be a thought leader in the applied sciences field, our faculty members have published in many of the world's leading academic journals, including Information Systems Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Operations Management, MIS Quarterly, and others. Our faculty also serve the academic community through editorial review board memberships at prestigious journals and active professional engagements. As a testament to the impact we make, our faculty members have received international awards for their research and contributions to knowledge creation. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Undertaking/engaging in scholarly and professional activities, with a focus on building a strong research pipeline and an international research reputation; Planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering courses (including classroom teaching) in the areas of Global Business and Marketing at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; and Participating in School/University activities and administration. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: An earned doctorate in Marketing, International Business, Supply Chain Management/MIS, or a closely related field (or be near completion at the time of appointment); A strong and promising research profile, with evidence of a high level of scholarly achievement. Competitive candidates will typically have at least one paper under “Revise & Resubmit” or at a more advanced stage in a UTD24, FT50 journal, or equivalent; A demonstrated strong research pipeline, with ongoing projects and papers under review at leading international journals (e.g., ABS 3 or above); A strong commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to teach in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and Strong communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidate. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System and upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae; Job-market paper; Research statement (including publication record and pipeline); and At least three referee letters. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will focus on building a strong international research pipeline and publishing in leading academic journals. They will also plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Global Business and Marketing while participating in university administration.