Job Title: Teaching-track Faculty Position

Department: Division of Environment and Sustainability

Job ID: 10168

Job Posting Details

The Division of Environment and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary academic unit dedicated to undertaking a wide range of interdisciplinary research to promote enhanced management of the environment and sustainable development and to encourage dialog with policy makers and society at large.

The Division invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I or Lecturer II).  The appointee is expected to play an important role in teaching and developing undergraduate courses in environmental management and technology and sustainability, and to assist in developing student-oriented activities and other educational programs, including liaising with business and the community to set up capstone projects and internship opportunities.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a relevant area such as environmental law, science, engineering, urban planning, management or sustainability and a strong commitment to undergraduate education and student advising.  Relevant experience in local student outreach, promotion, recruitment, and student advising will be an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to take initiatives and work independently are required.  The appointee should enjoy working with students. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

For further information about the Division of Environment and Sustainability, please visit https://www.envr.ust.hk/.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to send by email (1) a letter of application describing their teaching interests and experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as summaries of course evaluations, to Ms. Sharon Chong at envrjob@ust.hk on or before Saturday, 19 April 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide three reference letters to be considered for an on-campus interview. 
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 inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.