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Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Department of English

Location: Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Salary: Not Specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 5th September 2025
Closes: 31st October 2025
Job Ref: 250001JS

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Department of English

Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

(Ref: 250001JS) (Closing date: October 31, 2025) 

Applications are invited for an Associate/ Assistant Professor position in English literary studies in the Department of English, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The Department seeks applicants whose teaching will develop areas underrepresented in our curriculum, with experience in performance studies being an advantage. Applicants will have a demonstrable track record in digital humanities and/or other emergent research methods in the humanities. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding teaching across the curriculum, supervise research students, and contribute to the life of the Department and the Faculty by participating in seminars and taking on administrative and advisory responsibilities, as well as engaging in research projects with potential societal impact. 

Applicants should have: (i) a PhD degree in English literary studies or a related field; (ii) a record of refereed publication; and (iii) relevant undergraduate and postgraduate level teaching experience. The following are desirable: (i) a record of successful grant application; (ii) postgraduate supervisory experience; (iii) relevant administrative experience; and (iv) evidence of societal engagement. 

The appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, commencing August 2026, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment later. 

Further information about the Department, ranked #44 for English Language and Literature in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, can be found here: https://www.eng.cuhk.edu.hk/.

Application Procedure 

Applicants must submit an application through the CUHK career site with the following documents: (1) cover letter; (2) full curriculum vitae; (3) sample undergraduate course outline; (4) previous teaching evaluations, if available; (5) one example of written work, published or unpublished; and (6) contact details of three referees who have consented to provide reference letters. 

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button

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