Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications

Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications in the School of English (Ref. 535033), to commence on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Faculty of Arts is ranked number two for Arts and Humanities in Asia (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). The School of English, housed under the Faculty of Arts, offers degree programmes at undergraduate, research postgraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. Enquiries about this job position can be sent to the School of English (english@hku.hk).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, a proven track record, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The appointee is expected to help the School of English advance innovative teaching and impactful scholarship in language and healthcare communications. We particularly welcome applications from scholars working on, but not limited to:

• Language and Psychology
• Neuro-Humanities
• Health Communications, including AI-mediated communication in clinical settings (e.g., between medical providers and patients)
• Representations of Health, Disease, and Illness (including on social media and across languages and cultures)
• Discourses of Disability, Sexuality, or Mental Health
• Science Communications and the Public Sphere (e.g., global discourses of climate change, pandemics, or vaccination)

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for a tenured Associate Professor appointment; or together with a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for a fixed-term Assistant Professor appointment. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date C.V. (which should include the names and contact information of three referees); and (3) a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or published article). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to arrange for three reference letters to be sent by their referees to the School confidentially for consideration. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.