Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literary Studies (Literatures in English and Emerging Technologies)

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literary Studies (Literatures in English and Emerging Technologies) in the School of English (Ref. 534316), to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Faculty of Arts is ranked number one for Arts and Humanities in Asia (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The School of English, housed under the Faculty of Arts, offers degree programmes at undergraduate, research postgraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. Enquiries about this job position can be sent to the School of English (english@hku.hk).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, a proven track record, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The position is open to scholars working at the intersection of literatures in English and one or more modalities of emerging technology, including Large Language Models (LLM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Gaming and Narrative, as well as technologies related to digital archiving, material manuscript studies, and the digitising of literatures as cultural heritage.

The appointee is expected to help the School of English advance innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in literatures in English from any period with a strong element of modern technology. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the interaction of literatures in English and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary digital humanities.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date C.V. (which should include the names and contact information of three referees); and (3) a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or published article). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to arrange for three reference letters to be sent by their referees to the School confidentially for consideration. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.