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)