Assistant Professor position in Environmental Economics or Policy -
Division of Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Division of Social Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Economics or Policy. Appointment will be made at Assistant Professor level with an initial contract of three years beginning in the fall of 2008. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in economics or related fields such as resource economics, public policy, political science, geography or multidisciplinary program. Research interest in Hong Kong and Chinese environmental issues is an asset. The successful candidate will teach introductory environmental economics courses, courses related to their areas of expertise, conduct programmatic research, and supervise graduate students.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and annual leave. Housing benefits will be provided where appropriate. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, with a statement of research and teaching interests, sample of publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Environmental Economics Search Committee Chair, Division of Social Science, HKUST via e-mail: sosearch@ust.hk before 15 December 2007.

For more information on the Division and HKUST, please visit http://www.ust.hk/~websosc/.