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Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences

Join City University of Macau to advance interdisciplinary research and teaching in languages, literature, and digital humanities.

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City University of Macau · Macau, Macao · R3 · Established researcher
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Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian Literary StudiesClassical ChineseChinese-English InterpretingDigital Applied LinguisticsComputational LinguisticsLanguage Technologies
This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Until filled
rolling
Funding
Salaried
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (tax rate effectively around 5%–7% after exemptions)
Start date
December 2026 or mid-August 2027
Permanent
Location
Macau
Macao

Overview

City University of Macau (CityU Macau) invites applications for faculty positions at the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor level across a range of humanities and social sciences disciplines. These roles focus on teaching, research, and student supervision, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary fields such as digital applied linguistics, computational linguistics, and cultural studies. The university is committed to fostering innovation in humanities research, particularly through the integration of big data technology. Successful candidates will contribute to programme development, collaborate with industry partners, and engage in cutting-edge research aligned with Macao’s strategic goals for education and talent development.

humanities researchdigital humanitiesapplied linguisticslanguage technologiesinterdisciplinary studiesteaching excellenceresearch grantsMacao Greater Bay Area

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the applicant’s specialized field.
  • Conduct independent research and publish high-impact scholarly work in relevant academic journals.
  • Supervise and mentor students, including guiding dissertations and professional practice projects.
  • Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to the university’s research institutes and knowledge transfer initiatives.
  • Participate in faculty governance, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research projects.
  • Engage in academic service, including peer review, conference organization, and public outreach activities.

Requirements

Degree required: Doctoral degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution (PhD completion required for Associate Professor and Professor roles; near-completion may be considered for Assistant Professor).

Language: Fluency in English and Chinese; ability to teach in both languages.

Instruction: English and Chinese

Publications: Strong research potential and quality publications (Assistant Professor); sustained record of high-quality publications and competitive research grants (Associate Professor); international academic standing and leadership (Professor).

Required skills
  • Proven ability to teach effectively in both English and Chinese.
  • Strong research potential and a track record of high-quality publications.
  • Experience in teaching at the university level or holding teaching awards.
  • Experience in securing competitive research grants or managing research projects.
  • Leadership in discipline development and academic mentorship.
Nice to have
Experience with digital humanities tools or computational linguistics methodologies.Prior involvement in industry-academia collaboration or knowledge transfer projects.Experience in managing research teams or supervising postgraduate students.Familiarity with Macao’s educational and research policies or the Greater Bay Area’s strategic goals.
Eligibility
  • No explicit nationality or residency restrictions, though preference may be given to Macao residents.
  • No age limits mentioned.
  • No prior experience caps, but experience in academia or industry is preferred.

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (tax rate effectively around 5%–7% after exemptions)
Duration
Permanent
Programme
Macao Talent Programme (eligible appointees)
City University of Macau, Macao Science and Technology Development Fund, Macao Foundation, National Natural Science Foundation of China

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-05 · open until filled

Applications must be submitted online via the university’s career portal. Applicants should upload their resume, personal identification document, graduation certificates, cover letter, and contact information for three referees. Email or postal applications are not accepted.

Documents required
  • Resume
  • Personal Identification Document
  • Graduation Certificates
  • Cover Letter (indicating position, reference code, and academic unit)
  • Contact information for three referees
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Contact

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
City University of Macau
Macao Talent Programme (eligible appointees)Macao
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