Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in English Literary Studies (Literatures in English and Emerging Technologies)

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of English (04300)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534316
Application deadline
31 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach and supervise students at B.A., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels.
  • Conduct innovative research at the intersection of literatures in English and emerging technologies.
  • Advance scholarship in digital humanities and technology-enhanced literary studies.
  • Contribute to the School's development of modern, technology-informed English literary programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline is required.
  • Proven track record of research and teaching excellence.
  • Expertise in literatures in English combined with emerging technologies (LLM, GIS, VR, AR, gaming, digital archiving, or related areas).
  • Preference given to candidates with expertise in literatures in English and Artificial Intelligence.

Appointment

  • Tenure-Track Assistant Professor — Three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and tenure consideration before expiry of second three-year contract.

Key Dates

  • Start date: September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
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