Fellowship in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities
Three‑year research and teaching fellowship for early‑career scholars in the arts and humanities at HKU.
Best for:Best for early‑career postdoctoral researchers in the arts and humanities seeking a three‑year research and teaching appointment.
Overview
The University of Hong Kong’s Society of Fellows in the Humanities invites outstanding early‑career postdoctoral scholars to join a three‑year, full‑time Research Assistant Professor appointment. Fellows will be placed in a host department within the Faculty of Arts, conduct interdisciplinary research, and teach two university courses each year. The position requires a PhD awarded between January 2025 and June 2027 and a strong record of scholarly publications. Fellows are expected to submit an annual activity summary, engage with the Society’s research community, and benefit from a competitive salary package with medical and research support. The appointment starts flexibly between June and August 2027.
What you'll do
- Teach two university courses per academic year within the Faculty of Arts.
- Conduct original research in the applicant’s proposed humanities discipline.
- Submit a brief annual summary of research activities and achievements.
- Participate actively in the Society of Fellows community and interdisciplinary events.
- Collaborate with a host department to align research with departmental strengths.
- Present research findings at conferences and internal seminars.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD awarded between 1 Jan 2025 and 30 Jun 2027
Language: English (working language; high proficiency required)
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record expected, with peer‑reviewed articles or book chapters
- Demonstrated excellence in arts or humanities research
- Ability to teach university‑level courses in English
- Strong academic writing and publication record in English
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration
- Must hold a PhD awarded after 1 Jan 2025 and before 30 Jun 2027
- Must not be currently employed in a tenure‑track position
- Open to candidates of any nationality
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Apply online via the University of Hong Kong careers website, uploading an up‑to‑date CV, a cover letter (max 300 words), a research proposal (max 1500 words) and a writing sample. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to sofhku@hku.hk. Further details are available on the Society of Fellows website.
- CV
- Cover letter (max 300 words)
- Research proposal (max 1500 words)
- Writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
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