From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:19 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position China Studies Centre, Univ of Sydney,
Director/Prof.
> H-ASIA
> February 17, 2011
>
>
> Position: Director of China Studies Centre, Professor, University of
> Sydney
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42206
>
>
> University of Sydney, China Studies Centre
>
> The Centre will coordinate and provide direction to the Universitys work
> on and in China across the whole range of academic activities, including
> research, education and outreach.
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Australia
> Position: Director, Full Professor
>
>
> DIRECTOR, CHINA STUDIES CENTRE
> CHINA STUDIES CENTRE
> REFERENCE NO. 4229/1210
>
> The University is seeking a Director for its new China Studies Centre,
> which formally commenced operations on 1 January 2011. The Centre has been
> established to respond to the need for an innovative understanding of
> China and its impact on Australian society in the face of increasing
> interdependence and strategic global change. It represents a comprehensive
> endeavour to harness existing cross-disciplinary expertise within the
> University to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of
> Chinas rapidly changing economy and society.
>
> The Centre will coordinate and provide direction to the Universitys work
> on and in China across the whole range of academic activities, including
> research, education and outreach. It will also aid social, cultural and
> economic interactions between Australia and China beyond Canberra and
> Beijing, and be an informed voice in Australia-China relations. The Centre
> will provide a:
>
> * hub for cross-disciplinary education and research
> * centre for leadership programs
> * network for deeper and broader engagement with government, business
> and civil society, with a focus on local China beyond Beijing
> * voice for commentary, dialogue, informed discussion and outreach to
> Australian and Chinese societies, to help each know the other
> better and to prosper together
> * global platform for articulating Australias perspectives on China.
>
> You will be a senior academic in any area of Chinese Studies and will have
> a distinguished international profile. You will also have a sophisticated
> appreciation of the rapid changes affecting the Chinese economy and
> society. A strong track record in competitive grant awards and attracting
> external research funding, and experience in undertaking collaborative
> research are also required. You will have excellent leadership and
> management skills, as well as high-level interpersonal skills. An
> understanding of the diversity and tensions in the field of Chinese
> Studies, and the demonstrated capacity to undertake outreach and engage
> the wider community are particularly important. Appointed as a professor
> of the University you will also be expected to meet the Universitys
> general criteria for an appointment at the professorial level.
>
> The position is full time for a period of five years in the first
> instance.
>
> A salary package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
> will be negotiated.
>
> Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more
> information and to apply.
>
> CLOSING DATE: 23 March 2011
>
> The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity,
> diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and
> women are encouraged. Appointment is on merit; as women are
> under-represented at this employment level suitably qualified women are
> encouraged to apply.
>
>
> Contact:
>
> Website: www.sydney.edu.au/positions
> Primary Category: Diplomacy and International Relations
>
> Secondary Categories: East Asian History / Studies
> Humanities
> Research and Methodology
>
> Posting Date: 02/17/2011
> Closing Date 03/23/2011
>
>
>
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