Associate/Assistant Professor in Modern Literature
Tenure-track position in Modern Literature at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, focusing on interdisciplinary teaching and high-impact research.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in Modern Literature or a related field, a strong publication record, and experience in digital humanities or interdisciplinary teaching.
Overview
Lingnan University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor in Modern Literature. This role is based in the Department of English and involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising student projects, and conducting high-impact research. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, participate in grant applications, and collaborate with faculty and students. The position emphasizes excellence in teaching and research, with a focus on digital humanities, modern literature, or world literatures. The appointment is initially fixed-term for three years, with potential for longer-term tenure.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Modern Literature, Digital Humanities, or related fields.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate final projects and dissertations.
- Conduct high-impact research and publish in top academic journals.
- Participate in competitive grant application exercises to secure external funding.
- Assist with departmental administration and curriculum development.
- Collaborate with faculty and students to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation.
- Engage in mentoring and professional development for students and junior faculty.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Modern Literature or a closely related field
Language: English; proficiency suitable for teaching and research at a university level
Instruction: English
Publications: Good track record of publications, grants, and awards
- Proven track record of high-impact research publications
- Experience in teaching Modern Literature or related subjects at the university level
- Experience in developing or teaching courses in Digital Humanities, Modern Literature, or World Literatures
- Ability to secure competitive research grants
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Open to all qualified candidates
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-25 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application online through the university’s recruitment portal. Provide a CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching and research records, and names/contact details of at least three referees. Personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Evidence of quality teaching
- Research records and publications
- Names and contact information of at least three referees
Contact
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