Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language and Literature

The Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for the post of full-time Professor, Associate or Assistant Professor to start in January 2025 or August 2025. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in English specializing in literature, linguistics or a related field and demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels while pursuing an active research agenda. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research postgraduate supervision. Successful candidates may also be asked to contribute to the teaching of academic literacy.  Preference will be given to applicants with substantial tertiary level teaching experience and an established track record in research and publication.

Applications should be addressed to: Ms Frankie Fung, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, 10 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong and sent by email to fykfung@hksyu.edu. The application should contain a cover letter, a complete CV including a list of publications, two representative publications, a completed application form (available at the External Vacancies section of the University website and three references to be sent directly from the referees. For further information about the University please visit https://www.hksyu.edu/en/ and the Department of English Language and Literature website at https://english.hksyu.edu/. For other enquiries, please email Ms Fung at fykfung@hksyu.edu. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Personal data received will be used for recruitment purposes only.

 Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

The position will remain open until filled. 

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