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Associate/Assistant Professor of History in Ancient and Medieval China

University of Macau - History

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed in 201-250 bracket in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 304 in the QS World University Rankings in 2022. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and the largest residential college system in Asia, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. 

The Department of History of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor of History in Ancient and Medieval China. 

The Department of History includes highly-renowned and innovative senior and junior scholars from Asia, Europe and the United States. The department offers programs leading to BA, MA, and PhD degrees, and provides fellowships for postdoctoral research. The department’s current research emphases include Chinese History and the History of Macau, as well as Maritime History, the History of East-West interactions, and the History of Science and Arts. 

Qualifications

Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications.  Applicants should have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment, some teaching experience, and an outstanding research performance, and should specialize in one or more of the following research and teaching areas: History in Ancient and Medieval China. Command of at least one European or Asian language (in addition to English), relevant to her/his area of specialization, may be considered an advantage. 

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in January 2024 or as early as August 2023. 

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP828,100 (approximately USD102,230) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply ONLINE. Review of applications will commence in March 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application. 

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8699;  Fax: +853 8822 2412 

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.


***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**

Location: Macau - China
Salary: MOP828,100 +
£86,475.17 + converted salary* a taxable annual remuneration
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th March 2023
Expires: 8th May 2023
Job Ref: FAH/DHIST/AAP/02/2023
 
   
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