Department of Chemistry

1. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (PR162/07-08)

The Department of Chemistry is committed to providing high quality education and conducting high quality research. The Department invites applications to fill one position at the Associate Professor/Assistant Professor level. The appointee is expected to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and conduct independent programmes of research.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry plus post-doctoral experience. Those with research interest in Chemistry with emphasis on bioanalysis, food and pharmaceutical analysis are welcome to apply.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

Department of Journalism

2. Lecturer in International Journalism (PR201/07-08)

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Applicants should have native-speaker level English and be able to teach journalism skills for English-language news media from basic news writing and reporting to advanced forms like investigative journalism, and supervise student honors projects. They should also offer specialization in one or more of the following areas: International Journalism, Introduction to Journalism, Online Journalism, Journalism Theory, and Journalism Research Methods.

3. Lecturer in Chinese Journalism (PR202/07-08)

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Applicants should be able to teach journalism skills for Chinese-language news media from basic news writing to advanced reporting, feature writing and news editing, and supervise student honors projects. They should also offer specialization in one or more of the following areas: Online Journalism, Journalism Theory, Copyediting and Journalism Research Methods.

For Posts 2 & 3, applicants are expected to have a relevant MA degree with professional experience (in Chinese-language journalism, preferably in Hong Kong for Post 3) and teaching experience at tertiary level. Appointees are also expected to contribute to the development of curriculum of their respective specialized areas and provide service for the Department and the School of Communication. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term contract of two years commencing in September 2008. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE

4. Internal Audit Manager (PR163-2/07-08)

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The appointee will report to the Director of Internal Audit. He/She will be responsible for planning and conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those activities; identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement and adoption of best practices in terms of process execution, controls, integrity and corporate compliance. The appointee will also participate in the ongoing development of audit methodologies, and training of less experienced auditors. Occasional traveling to PRC is required.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with six or more years of experience in internal audit with four years at management level. Certifications to CPA, CIA, and CISA are preferred. PRC corporations audit experience is essential. Excellent communications skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua) are preferred. Independency, self motivation and ability to foster relationships with all levels are expected. Applicants with less experience will be considered for the post of Assistant Internal Audit Manager/Senior Internal Auditor. Those who have responded to the advertisement recently need not re-apply.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application forms which are obtainable (a) by downloading from: [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers]; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 7, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. For Posts 1 - 3: Applicants are requested to request three referees (for Post 1) and two referees (for Posts 2 & 3) to send in confidential letters of reference to the Personnel Office direct. Applicants for Post 1 are also requested to send in three samples of their most recent publications. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers/job].

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date Post 1 : 31 March 2008 (or until the position is filled)

Posts 2 & 3 : 25 March 2008 (or until the positions are filled)

Post 4 : 15 March 2008