What is it?
A series of five one-hour workshops about how to become and be a full university professor at EduHK. It will enable participants to gain a deeper understanding of how to develop a case for professorship and, more widely, what it means to be a professor based on the concept of intellectual leadership with expert contributions from EduHK professors, Deans and members of the University’s senior leadership team.
Who is it for?
It is open to all academic staff of the university but is probably most suitable for associate professors.
What are the workshops about?
The topics of the series of five one-hour workshops are:
What does it mean to be a professor?
How do I apply to be a professor at EdUHK?
How do I develop a strong case for professorship?
Why are there so few female professors, and how can this change?
Becoming and being a professor: a discussion panel
When is it held?
All workshops will be held in C-LP-02 from 1-2pm on the following dates:
23rd October, 2024 (WED)
12th November, 2024 (TUE)
15th January, 2025 (WED)
19th February, 2025 (WED)
19th March, 2025 (WED)
Who can give me more information?
Please contact Prof Bruce Macfarlane (bmac@eduhk.hk).
Upcoming Dialogue
Becoming and being a professor: a discussion Panel
This final session will bring together a number of senior professors and academic leaders. They will draw on their rich experience in advising and mentoring applicants and in serving on review committees for professorship internally and externally.
Date: 19 MAR 2025
Time: 1PM - 2PM
Venue: C-LP-02
Past Seminars
Why are there so few female professors, and how can this change?
The under-representation of women at full professor level is an international phenomenon even in highly feminised disciplines, such as Education. This session will explore the reasons underpinning this fact, challenge a number of myths as to why this occurs, and provide insights into how women academics can break through the ivory ceiling and become a full professor.
Date: 19 FEB 2025
Time: 1PM - 2PM
Venue: C-LP-02
How do I develop a strong case for professorship?
This session will help participants to develop an understanding of how to build a strong case for professorship. It will provide an insight into what evidence is required and how this evidence can best be presented beyond lists of publications and research grants commonly found on an academic CV.
Criteria for determining whether an academic has an international reputation will also be discussed along with examples of personal statements.
Date: 15 JAN 2025
Time: 1PM - 2PM
Venue: C-LP-02
How do I apply to be a professor at EdUHK?
This session will focus on the formal criteria and the process for applying for professorship at EduHK.
The session will cover:
The application
The two-stage review committee process
Academic referees
The timeline
Date: 12 NOV 2024
Time: 1PM - 2PM
Venue: C-LP-02
What does it mean to be a professor?
While much attention is lavished on the process of becoming a (full) professor, it is also important to consider what it means to be one. How does becoming a professor change self-expectations, and what do institutions hope for too?
This session will engage participants in discussion about the nature of the professorial role drawing on academic research on intellectual leadership conducted by the facilitators.