Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

The Department of English is a dynamic and collegial department with strong research strengths in English Applied Linguistics include Educational Linguistics, Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, and Multimodality and Digital Technologies. The Department is home to the New Frontiers in Professional Communication Lab and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Studies.

We seek a distinguished scholar with an international reputation in English Applied Linguistics, preferably with strengths in Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, or Digital Technologies.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Conduct research that is internationally excellent, publish and promote their research, secure research funding, and pursue engagement activities leading to societal impact
2. Make a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervising research students
3. Contribute to curriculum development through innovative discovery-enriched teaching
4. Play a role in shaping the future of the department by providing academic leadership and mentoring junior faculty
5. Contribute to the intellectual life of the department and university
6. Provide leadership and service at the departmental, university, and professional levels.

Requirements

Candidates forProfessorshould have a portfolio of outstanding contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, and a strong record of leadership in research and academic professional service.

Candidates forAssociate Professorshould have a strong record of internationally excellent contributions to their field of scholarship (including publications and grant capture), a strong teaching record, as well as evidence of significant contributions to academic and professional development.

A research agenda that complements or expands existing departmental strengths in Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, and Digital Technologies would be an advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at , or from the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: ).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department(email: ). Applications and nominations received by 15 February 2026 will receive full consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.