Assistant Lecturer in the School of Humanities (Philosophy)

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Humanities (05200)
Rank
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536616
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach philosophy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Provide academic advising to students.
  • Contribute to programme development in philosophy.
  • Support the Master of Arts programmes in AI, Ethics and Society, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field.
  • Preference given to candidates with teaching and programme development experience.
  • Preference given to those with expertise in philosophy of AI or Politics and Economics.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal; includes contract-end gratuity and up to 10% of basic salary as University retirement benefits contribution.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
  • Application review deadline: August 31, 2026 (or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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