Assistant Lecturer in the School of Humanities (History)

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Humanities (05200)
Rank
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536328
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of History.
  • Provide academic advising to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Contribute to programme development, particularly for the Master of Arts in Hong Kong History programme.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree in History.
  • Preference given to candidates with teaching experience in Hong Kong and East Asian histories.
  • Preference given to candidates with programme development experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal, commencing August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, including contract-end gratuity and up to 10% University contribution to retirement benefits.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
  • Application review deadline: June 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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