"Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (25260456)"

Academy of Language and Culture

The Academy of Language and Culture (LAC) launched 1st July 2024, is a dynamic institution, initially comprising three departments: English Language and Literature (ENG), Humanities and Creative Writing (HMW), and Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies (TIIS). Our vision is to be a leading centre of excellence fostering linguistic diversity, creative expression, and intercultural communication. We empower students and scholars to bridge cultural divides and innovate in literary, linguistic and translation arts, contributing to a globally interconnected world. The Academy offers multidisciplinary programmes, including the long-standing BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, BA (Hons) in Humanities, BA (Hons) in Creative and Professional Writing, and BA (Hons) in Translation (since 1990), along with a range of postgraduate offerings. Our faculty boasts international expertise, reflecting our commitment to a globally connected academic environment. Recognised for excellence, TIIS received top rankings in the 2020 Research Assessment Exercise for both research environment and impact. HMW also obtained the best performance in Humanities and achieved the highest marks for research environment, while ENG demonstrated outstanding performance. Our commitment to creativity-inspiring education is reflected in our bilingual, interdisciplinary curricula which combines courses offered across all Academy disciplines.

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (25260456)

The Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. We seek candidates with expertise in AI and one or more of the following areas: language studies, cultural studies, humanities, and translation. Scholars with experience in developing AI technology or AI-empowered research projects are particularly encouraged to apply.

We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to transdisciplinary teaching and research, and to developing and expanding the humanities with computational or technical expertise. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technology skills and knowledge of AI methods, with a proven ability to advance creative expression and innovation. An ability to collaborate with colleagues from different departments in the Academy is fundamental. Applicants with a proven international research record and a history of securing external research grants will be given preference.

Candidates should demonstrate methodological innovation and interdisciplinary integration in their research. An active research programme in areas related to language studies, cultural studies, humanities, and translation is essential, as is evidence of successful grant capture or well-developed grant proposals ready for incubation.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, both within and beyond the Academy’s programmes;
• Conducting and publishing impactful research;
• Supervising undergraduate honours projects and postgraduate dissertations at the master’s and doctoral levels; and
• Undertaking academic services and administrative duties as appropriate to the level of appointment.

Requirements:

• Should hold a PhD in related fields;
• Degrees that combine innovative approaches with strong theoretical knowledge are particularly relevant; and
• Should demonstrate expertise in experimental methods, qualitative analysis, and/or quantitative research methodologies.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.  Appointee at Associate Professor rank may be considered for direct tenure on appointment.

The remuneration package includes retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme, and relocation allowance wherever appropriate.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications, and teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request three referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples of scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless otherwise requested. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the advertised post, and the appointment will be offered according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.