Fellowship in the Humanities
Three‑year research and teaching fellowship for early‑career postdoctoral 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 in an international university.
Overview
The Society of Fellows in the Humanities at the University of Hong Kong invites outstanding early‑career postdoctoral scholars to join a three‑year appointment as Research Assistant Professors. Fellows will be placed in a host department within the Faculty of Arts based on their research interests and will teach two courses during their term. They are expected to conduct independent research, contribute to a vibrant scholarly community, and submit an annual summary of activities. The position includes a competitive salary package with medical benefits, annual leave, and research support. Applicants must hold a PhD awarded between January 2025 and June 2027 and must not be in a tenure‑track role.
What you'll do
- Teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year.
- Develop and pursue an independent research project aligned with a host department.
- Submit a brief annual summary of research activities and accomplishments.
- Participate actively in the Society’s research community and interdisciplinary events.
- Collaborate with faculty members and contribute to departmental initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD awarded after 1 Jan 2025 and no later than 30 Jun 2027
Language: English (instruction and work language)
Instruction: English
- Hold a PhD in a humanities discipline
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high‑quality research
- Experience teaching at the university level
- Strong written and oral communication in English
- 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 through the University of Hong Kong careers website by 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. The application portal will guide you through the submission steps.
- CV
- Cover letter (max 300 words)
- Research proposal (max 1500 words)
- Writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation (sent by referees)
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