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 research at the intersection of literatures in English and emerging technologies.
  • Advance innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in the School of English.
  • Contribute to digital humanities and technology-integrated literary studies.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record in academic research and teaching.
  • Possess expertise in literatures in English combined with emerging technologies (LLM, GIS, VR, AR, gaming, digital archiving, or AI).
  • Preference given to candidates with expertise in literatures in English and Artificial Intelligence.

Appointment

  • Tenure-Track; 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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