Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in the Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature (MACLL) Programme – The University of Hong Kong

Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in the Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature (MACLL) Programme – The University of Hong Kong

• Institution: The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

• Academic Unit / Department: School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 537262

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Two-Year Fixed-Term; renewal may be possible subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer

• Salary / Remuneration: Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Location: Hong Kong

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier

• Expected Start Date: December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

📋 Overview of Role

The School of Chinese at The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer position in the Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature (MACLL) programme. The successful candidate will contribute to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, dissertation supervision, programme activities, and academic administration.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach courses in the Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature (MACLL) programme.

• Teach relevant undergraduate courses.

• Supervise student dissertations.

• Assist in organizing MACLL field trips and related programme activities.

• Undertake programme administrative responsibilities assigned by the Programme Director.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Chinese Language and Literature or a related discipline.

• Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification teaching experience at tertiary level or other relevant professional experience.

• Teaching Profile: Proven record of excellence in teaching.

• Administrative Experience: Demonstrable administrative experience within higher education.

• Preferred Specializations: Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in classical Chinese literature, particularly:

  • Classical Chinese poetry

  • Classical Chinese prose

  • Gender and Chinese literary studies

• Certifications / Licensure: No specific professional certification or licence is stated in the advertisement.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Contract-end gratuity.

• University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme:

  • Lecturer: 15% of basic salary

  • Assistant Lecturer: 10% of basic salary

• Annual leave and professional leave.

• Medical benefits.

• Free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Complete the University of Hong Kong online application.

3. Any additional information or supporting documents requested through the online application portal.

The official advertisement specifically requires applicants to upload an up-to-date CV.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://secure.dc5.pageuppeople.com/apply/932/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=537262&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: No specific enquiry email is provided in the advertisement.

• 📅 Deadline: November 30, 2026 (Hong Kong Time), or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.

• Application Mode: Online only through The University of Hong Kong careers portal. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible.

🌐 Official Job Advertisement:
https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/537262/lecturerassistant-lecturer-in-the-master-of-arts-in-chinese-language-and-literature-macll-programme

🌐 School of Chinese:
https://web.chinese.hku.hk