Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 1 Junior Faculty Recruitment and Development at HKUST Professor Lionel M. Ni Department of Computer Science & Engineering Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 2 Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region of China Eight universities sponsored by Hong Kong Government Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (established in 1991) University of Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Polytechnic University City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Institute of Education Linnan College

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 3 HKUST

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 4 Hong Kong Tertiary Education System University Grant Committee (UGC) Major source of budget HKUST (90% from UGC and 10% from tuition, etc.) Role differentiation Matching scheme: total HKD$1B, each university up to $250M, FCFS 2004: one to one matching 2005: two to one matching 2006: two to one matching Research Grant Council Major research funding

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 5 Similar to North America systems Under School of Engineering Three other schools School of Science School of Management and Business School of Humanity and Social Science (no UG program) One of the two largest departments at HKUST About 40 faculty members 3 Chair Prof; 7 Full Prof; 18 Assoc. Prof; 11 Asst. Prof From 9 different nationalities: English speaking 100 PhD, 40 MPhil, 320 UG Computer Engineering Program (jointly administered with ECE): 300 UG

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 6 Junior Faculty Recruitment World-wide recruitment Mainly from USA Needed research areas Strong publication record Some China/HK connection Interview process Startup package 12-month salary about same as US 9-month salary About HKD$900K (each RA is HKD$150K) Guaranteed 2 TA support before tenured Teaching load: 2 courses per year

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 7 Faculty Development University standard: world-class researcher Promotion consideration Only consider top rated journals and conferences Both quantity and quality Funding record RGC grants PhD students Mainly from China External letters are very important Teaching is important Professional and university services

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 8 Promotion Process Department level Review committee Dept head evaluation School level School review committee Dean ’ s evaluation University University review committee Vice President of Academic Affairs President

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Research & Development Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 9 Challenges and Opportunities Better rewarding system Global excellence and local relevance Very limited research funding Close research collaboration with universities and researchers in China Other countries University strategic plan Vision 2020: 5 O ’ s Institute of Advanced Studies