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 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Develop course materials, assessments, and content courses in Indonesian and Southeast Asian studies.
  • Contribute to the development of the Southeast Asian Studies concentration within the Global and Area Studies programme.
  • Support preparations for establishing a new Centre for Southeast Asian Studies.
  • Undertake related administrative duties and encouraged research activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • For Lecturer: Master's degree and minimum 5 years of tertiary-level Bahasa Indonesia teaching experience.
  • For Assistant Lecturer: Master's degree and minimum 3 years of tertiary-level teaching experience.
  • Native or near-native fluency in Bahasa Indonesia with excellent English communication skills.
  • Knowledge of current trends in language teaching, assessment, and AI in education.
  • Preference for candidates with Ph.D. (or near completion) and ability to teach Indonesian/Southeast Asian history, culture, or society.

Appointment

  • Fixed-term contract of 2 years with possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability.

Key Dates

  • Start date: September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • Application closing date: June 30, 2026.
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