Teaching Assistant

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Humanities (05200)
Rank
Teaching Assistant
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534840
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide teaching and research support for a Master's degree programme in literary and cultural studies.
  • Prepare course materials and maintain Moodle course platforms.
  • Offer teaching support to lecturers and undertake assigned research tasks.
  • Conduct plagiarism checks and AI-writing screenings under academic staff supervision.
  • Work beyond office hours occasionally as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Master's degree in Comparative Literature, Film Studies, English, or a related field.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • Show competence in common IT applications.
  • Be a strong team player who is self-motivated with a high sense of responsibility.
  • Able to work independently.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Application review commences: April 30, 2026
  • Application review closes: June 30, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Commencement date: As soon as possible
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