Professor/Associate Professor in Literary and Cultural Studies

Professor/Associate Professor (Literary and Cultural Studies) in the Department of English [Ref. R/238/26] 

The Department of English is a dynamic and collegial department with research strengths in English Applied Linguistics including Educational Linguistics, Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, and Multimodality and Digital Technologies. The Department is home to the New Frontiers in Professional Communication Lab and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Studies. 

We seek a distinguished scholar with an international reputation in 20th/21st century literature in English, World literature, transnational literature, and/or Asian literature. 

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Conduct research that is internationally excellent, publish and promote their research, secure research funding and pursue engagement activities leading to societal impact;
2. Make a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervising research students;
3. Contribute to curriculum development through innovative discovery-enriched teaching;
4. Play a role in shaping the future of the department by providing academic leadership and mentoring junior faculty;
5. Contribute to the intellectual life of the department and university; and
6. Provide leadership and service at the departmental, university and professional levels. 

Requirements

Candidates for Professor should have a portfolio of outstanding contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, and a strong record of leadership in research and academic professional service. 

Candidates for Associate Professor should have a strong record of internationally excellent contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, as well as evidence of significant contributions to academic and professional development. 

A research agenda that complements or expands existing departmental strengths in Urban Narratives, World Literature, and Inter-Asia Cultural Studies is essential. This could include expertise in 20th/21st century literature in English, World literature, transnational literature, and/or Asian literature. An interest in creative writing would be an advantage. 

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. 

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Email : english@cityu.edu.hk). 

To apply, please submit an online application via the 'Apply' button above, and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: english@cityu.edu.hk).  Review of applications will start from 30 September 2026, and will continue until the posts are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage. 

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to the principle of diversity.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. 

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