Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 534769)

Ref.: 534769

Work type: Full-time

Department: Faculty of Arts (04000)

Categories: Teaching Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 534769), to commence in August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment, with at least two years of full-time teaching experience at the tertiary level. Past teaching should include introductory to intermediate-level undergraduate courses in computational methods, e.g., programming, data science, natural language processing, spatial data processing and analysis etc. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating both solid technical/computational skills and engagement with the Arts and the Humanities.

The appointee will be responsible for teaching and academic advising at the undergraduate level for Faculty’s interdisciplinary programme – the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies (BA(HDT)) programme. The programme places a strong emphasis on hands-on practice and student projects, and more information can be obtained at https://ug.arts.hku.hk/bahdt. Besides existing courses, the appointee will have the opportunity to develop and teach elective courses in their area of expertise.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of application will commence as soon as possible and continue until May 19, 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 from all genders to apply