"Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Religious Studies)"

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Cultural and Religious Studies

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Religious Studies)

(Ref: 250001H9) (Closing Date: Sept 30, 2025)

Religious Studies at CUHK is ranked 32nd globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Department plays a significant role in developing religious studies in the Chinese-speaking world. It now invites applications for an Associate/ Assistant Professorship in Daoist Studies.

Applicants should have: (i) a Ph.D. degree in Daoist Studies or Chinese religions; (ii) a proven record of original and outstanding publications; (iii) demonstrated potential for research grant application; (iv) a strong commitment to teaching postgraduate and undergraduate (including general education) courses related to Daoist culture; and preferably (v) successful experience of supervising M.Phil./ Ph.D. students. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor should have 3–4 years of full-time teaching experience.

The appointee will be responsible for: (a) teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) supervision of M.Phil./Ph.D. students; (c) assisting in the development of the Centre for Studies of Daoist Culture; and (d) administrative duties.

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to 3 years initially, commencing September 2026. Subject to budget, performance, and mutual agreement, this position may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit an online application with the following documents: (1) a cover letter; (2) a full curriculum vitae; (3) one sample course outline related to Daoism; (4) two examples of published work; and (5) names and contact information of three referees from whom the applicant has obtained consent for their providing reference letters.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.