港大中文學院

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 University

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 33rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, and is recognised as the 4th most international university in 2025.

Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences), the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on several ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects required for future expansion.

The School of Chinese (SoC)

Founded in 1927, the School of Chinese is one of the oldest academic units at The University of Hong Kong, with a remarkably rich history. Through the pioneering efforts of its trailblazers and the dedication of their successors, the School has established a distinguished tradition of excellence in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship, encompassing Chinese language, literature, history, culture, and translation. Today, the School consists of three distinctive yet closely connected sections: the School Proper (which consists of four programmes—in Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Culture, Translation, and Hong Kong Studies), the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP), and the Chinese Language Centre (CLC). United by a shared mission, they strive to deliver a high-quality Chinese education grounded in cutting-edge research.

The Role

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.

Lecturer in the Master of Arts in the field of Translation (MAT) programme

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Master of Arts in the field of Translation (MAT) programme in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 534540), to commence on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Translation Studies or a related field and at least three years’ post-qualification teaching experience at the tertiary level. They should have a proven track record of excellence in teaching Chinese-English translation and/or interpreting courses. Preference will be given to those with expertise in computer-assisted and AI-enhanced translation technologies.

The appointee will be responsible for teaching MAT and undergraduate courses, supervising final projects/dissertations, conducting tutorials and workshops, supporting curriculum design, and assisting with the administrative work of the programme and other related duties as assigned. Information on the structure, staffing, and course offerings of the School can be obtained at https://web.chinese.hku.hk. 

Senior Executive Assistant/ Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/ II)

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in tertiary institutions, preferably in taught postgraduate programme administration. The ideal candidate should be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua. They should also possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail. Furthermore, they should be self-motivated, bear a strong sense of responsibility, have a positive teamwork attitude, and the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work independently under tight deadlines. Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, Chinese word processing and designing tool (e.g. Canva) is essential. Candidates with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for an Executive Assistant position.

The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to taught postgraduate programmes, including coordinating student admissions by providing information to prospective candidates, processing applications and offers, and arranging interviews. He/she will also manage course selection, attendance records, data collection and compilation, and course evaluations. Additionally, he/ she will assist with programme publicity, student activities, committee servicing, handling inquiries, and any other duties as assigned.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview.