Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Bahasa Indonesia (Global and Area Studies)

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures (05100)
Rank
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536131
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach Bahasa Indonesia at various levels to non-native speakers.
  • Develop course materials and assessments for language instruction.
  • Contribute to the Southeast Asian Studies concentration within the undergraduate Global and Area Studies programme.
  • Support preparations for the establishment of a new Centre for Southeast Asian Studies.
  • Undertake related administrative duties and encouraged research activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Possess a relevant Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred or nearing completion).
  • For Lecturer: at least 5 years of tertiary-level teaching experience in Bahasa Indonesia to non-native speakers.
  • For Assistant Lecturer: at least 3 years of tertiary-level teaching experience.
  • Be a native or near-native speaker of Bahasa Indonesia with excellent English communication skills.
  • Be conversant with current trends in language teaching, assessment, and AI in teaching and learning.
  • Preference given to candidates able to teach content courses in Indonesian and Southeast Asian history, culture, or society.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
  • Application Deadline: June 30, 2026.
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