Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in English

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Location:	Guangzhou - China
Salary:	Not Specified
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 2nd April 2026

Expires: 1st June 2026

Job Ref: 3020/4020 Lecturer

About University

Formally established in June 2022, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)(HKUST(GZ)) is a cooperatively-run higher education institution between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

HKUST(GZ) comprises four Hubs, namely Function Hub, Information Hub, Systems Hub, Society Hub and offers 15 postgraduate degrees. At steady state, the number of undergraduate and postgraduate students will reach a total of 10,000.

For more information on HKUST(GZ), you may visit the university website.

About the Information Hub

The HKUST(GZ) Information Hub focuses on addressing global challenges arising from human interactions with information and technology in an era of digital transformation. The Hub comprises four thrust areas: Artificial Intelligence(AI), Data Science and Analytics(DSA), Computational Media and Arts(CMA), and Internet of Things(IoT). In each of these areas, we are committed to providing a world-class education and conducting cutting-edge research with practical applications, with the purpose of not only advancing regional development but also making a global impact.

The HKUST(GZ) Information Hub is recruiting a course lecturer for 3020: English Communication I for Information Hub Programs, and 4020: English Communication II for Information Hub Programs.The courses are designed to enhance the practice of communicating technical and academic content in English, specifically within the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Media Arts, and the Internet of Things. Applicants with expertise in the following areas would be particularly welcome:

• Development of English language curriculum and courses, preferably in scientific and technological topics, for Information Hub Undergraduates.
• Rich experience in teaching English at the Undergraduate level.
• Writing and presentation skills in research as a practitioner, preferably in scientific and technological topics.
• Experience/commitment to using innovative teaching methodology.
• Designing teaching materials

Requirement:

The course incorporates various teaching and learning formats including lectures, seminars, online courses, group discussions, and a term project.A PhD or master's degree in English Language Education is required; with knowledge/background in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Applicants should have proven teaching commitment and performance, experience and readiness in cross disciplinary curriculum and program design, and demonstrated service to the academic community and/or the public.

English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST (GZ). HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment to teaching-track faculty (TTF) will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 years with a term review after 3 years of service, and is renewable subject to performance, mutual agreement and funding availability.

How to apply :

Please submit the application via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System(click Apply button above to access). You should first sign up to create your personal account.

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

For questions regarding the recruitment system or general inquiry, please reach us at facultyhire@hkust-gz.edu.cn. For Thrust specific questions, please address to hellentongc@hkust-gz.edu.cn with subject title of “Application to 3020/4020 Lecturer”.