Associate/Assistant Professor – English Literary Studies

About the role

The Department of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for an Associate/Assistant Professor position in English Literary Studies. The successful candidate will enrich the curriculum by teaching in under‑represented areas, demonstrate a strong record in digital humanities or other emerging research methods, and engage in research projects with societal impact.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across the English literary studies curriculum.
• Supervise research students and guide their scholarly development.
• Participate actively in departmental and faculty seminars.
• Take on administrative and advisory duties within the department.
• Contribute to research initiatives, especially those leveraging digital humanities approaches.

Required profile

• PhD in English literary studies or a closely related field.
• Established record of refereed publications.
• Relevant teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Desirable: successful grant applications, postgraduate supervisory experience, administrative experience, and evidence of societal engagement.