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Associate / Assistant Professor in English Literary Studies

Join CUHK's Department of English as an Associate or Assistant Professor specializing in literary studies and digital humanities.

Best for:Best for scholars in English literary studies with expertise in digital humanities, university-level teaching experience, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong · Asia & Middle East, United Kingdom · R3 · Established researcher
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English Literary StudiesDigital HumanitiesEmergent Research MethodsCurriculum DevelopmentSocietal Impact Research
This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.Tenure-track
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
16 days
Funding
Salaried
Salary Not Specified
Start date
August 2027
Fixed-term
Location
Asia & Middle East
United Kingdom

Overview

The Department of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor position in English literary studies. The successful candidate will enrich the curriculum by developing underrepresented teaching areas and incorporating digital humanities or emergent research methods in the humanities. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate instruction, supervising research students, and engaging in departmental seminars, administrative duties, and socially impactful research projects. Candidates must hold a relevant PhD, maintain an active publication record, and possess demonstrated teaching experience at the university level.

Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorEnglish LiteratureDigital HumanitiesHigher EducationLiterary StudiesCUHK

What you'll do

  • Deliver outstanding teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in English literary studies.
  • Develop innovative teaching areas that complement and expand the current departmental curriculum.
  • Supervise and mentor postgraduate research students.
  • Engage actively in departmental and faculty seminars, administrative duties, and advisory responsibilities.
  • Pursue scholarly research projects with potential societal impact and contribute to refereed publications.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD degree in English literary studies or a related field

Language: English proficiency suitable for university-level instruction and administration

Instruction: English

Publications: A strong record of refereed publications

Required skills
  • Demonstrable track record in digital humanities and/or other emergent research methods in the humanities
  • Proven record of refereed publications in academic journals or presses
  • Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate level teaching experience
Nice to have
Record of successful external grant applicationsPrior postgraduate supervisory experienceRelevant administrative experience within an academic institutionEvidence of societal engagement and impact

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Salary Not Specified
Duration
3 years initially
Programme
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-31 (Europe/London)

Applicants must submit their application online through the official CUHK career portal. The submission must include a cover letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a sample undergraduate course outline, previous teaching evaluations if available, one sample of written work, and contact details for three referees.

Documents required
  • Cover letter
  • Full curriculum vitae
  • Sample undergraduate course outline
  • Previous teaching evaluations
  • One example of written work
  • 3 reference letters
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Contact

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Department of English
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
United Kingdom
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