Recruitment of Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Classical Chinese Literature) (Ref. 2300037Z)
[Closing Date: January 31, 2024]
The Department of Chinese Language and Literature is one of the founding academic units of the Faculty of Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Since its establishment in 1963, the Department has made pivotal contributions to the University’s core mission of combining tradition with modernity and bringing together China and the West. It is now recognized as one of the most important departments for the study of Chinese language and literature in Asia and the world. Our four main areas for research and teaching are Chinese linguistics, ancient Chinese texts, classical Chinese literature and modern Chinese literature. With four research centres under the Department, we actively engage in research and programmes for social impact.
The Department invites applications for the post of Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in classical Chinese poetics and literary criticism.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in the relevant discipline; (ii) a strong research background in areas that will contribute or add to the existing strengths of the Department; (iii) a track record of scholarly research and publications as well as potential for research grant writing; and (iv) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. To be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, applicants should have achieved a high standing in the relevant research field and demonstrated academic and international professional leadership.
The appointee will (a) develop and teach courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels, (b) supervise postgraduate students, (c) actively apply for external competitive grants, and (d) assist in administrative matters. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to 3 years initially commencing August 2024, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.
Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the following on or before 31 Jan 2024: (i) full resume with a cover letter, (ii) one writing sample, (iii) a research plan, (iv) evidence of teaching performance with a teaching statement, and (v) names and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicant’s consent has been given for their providing reference.
For general inquiries, please contact the Department by email at chi-dapc@cuhk.edu.hk.