Assistant Professor (Cultural Studies)

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Cultural and Religious Studies
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time
Start date
1 Aug 2027
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach courses for the MA in Intercultural Studies and MA in Cultural Management programmes at multiple degree levels.
  • Conduct innovative research in non-Western environmental media, with focus on inter-Asian or South-South perspectives.
  • Contribute to departmental research initiatives and scholarly community engagement.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • PhD in Film and Media Studies, Literary and Cultural Studies, Arts and Humanities, or a related field.
  • Expertise in non-Western environmental media, cultural practices, and familiarity with Asian and Global South environmental issues.
  • Strong research interests in areas such as environmental humanities, ecocinema, critical ecologies, blue humanities, or media infrastructure.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 3-year contract with possibility of longer-term appointment or tenure.

Key Dates

  • Closing date: 2026-11-30
  • Start date: 2027-08-01
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