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Professor and Head of School of Chinese

Applications are invited for appointment as  Professor and Head of the School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 533525). We are seeking a distinguished scholar with a strong commitment to research, teaching, knowledge exchange and community engagement. This is a prestigious leadership position which would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to shape the development of the School and to take it to new heights. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be of a stature equivalent to a Full Professor with tenure, with an inspiring vision of the grand challenges and prospects of the Chinese Humanities. The most highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title.

The Head of the School of Chinese is expected to:

•  Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the School, ensuring it aligns with the academic missions of HKU over two 3-year terms.
•  Develop and uphold the highest international standards of teaching and research.
•  Foster cutting-edge scholarship by bridging traditional Chinese studies with emerging fields, while promoting knowledge exchange that amplifies the School’s societal and academic impact.
• Optimise the deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School.
• Cultivate a vibrant intellectual community that strengthens the School’s research profile across its core disciplines.
• Expand the School’s international collaborations, reinforcing its role as a leading hub for comparative studies on China and the world, utilising innovative approaches to deepen cross-cultural academic dialogue.

Qualifications and Qualities

• PhD in a related field.
• A distinguished record of academic achievements and international recognition in research, scholarship and teaching.
• Proven experience in visionary leadership and university-level administration.
• A strong international network and a demonstrated ability to secure research funding.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and a high standard of personal integrity.
• The ability and willingness to represent the interests of the discipline and School in the wider community.
• The ability to teach in Chinese is desirable.

Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP)

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP) in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 533894), to commence on July 2, 2026, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The CLEP primarily aims to equip students with the requisite Chinese language skills for academic and professional pursuits. The programme offers tailor-made, discipline-specific practical Chinese language courses to undergraduates across all faculties within the University. For more information about the CLEP, please visit https://www.clep.hku.hk.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master's degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in Chinese Linguistics or a related discipline.
• Have at least 5 years of post-qualification full-time teaching experience in Cantonese at the tertiary level, with a proven track record in teaching, and a strong commitment to education.
• Be capable of designing and teaching Cantonese courses for Mandarin Speaking Students.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, along with proficiency in Putonghua.
• Maintain a portfolio showcasing the application of AI and Information Technology in Chinese language and culture teaching.

Preference will be extended to applicants who possess one or more of the following additional qualifications:

• Experience in course coordination and development of new Cantonese courses.
• Experience in organizing placement tests for over 250 students.
• A high level of competence in written English.

Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP)

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP) in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 533895),  to commence as soon as possible and no later than August 2026, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The CLEP primarily aims to equip students with the requisite Chinese language skills for academic and professional pursuits. The programme offers tailor-made, discipline-specific practical Chinese language courses to undergraduates across all faculties within the University. For more information about the CLEP, please visit https://www.clep.hku.hk.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master's degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in Chinese or a related discipline.
• Have at least 5 years of post-qualification teaching experience at the tertiary level, with a proven track record in teaching, and a strong commitment to education.
• Be capable of designing and teaching practical Chinese courses.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, along with proficiency in Putonghua.
• Maintain a portfolio showcasing the application of AI and Information Technology in Chinese language and culture teaching.

Preference will be extended to applicants who possess one or more of the following additional qualifications:

• Experience in language enhancement funded projects, such as UGC’s TDLEG or the University's teaching development initiatives.
• Experience in Experiential Learning (EL) and in organizing and leading EL programmes and student outbound activities.
• A high level of competence in written English.