The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) (formerly Hang Seng Management College), established in 2010, has five Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities & Social  Science, and Translation), about 5,000 full-time students and 200 full-time faculty members. Adopting the unique “Liberal+Professional” education model, HSUHK is residential-type institution which puts quality teaching and students’ all-round development as its highest priorities. We aspire to be a leading liberal arts oriented private university in the region, featuring top-quality faculty members, award-winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, impactful RGC-funded research and excellent student support services. Our aim is to nurture young talents with critical thinking, creativeness, human caring attitude, ethical values, social responsibilities.

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Professor / Associate Professor – Department of English  

(Ref: Prof/Asso Prof (ENG) 2019-02-01)

The Department seeks an outstanding applicant for the planning, development, coordination and delivery of various modules in English.  He/She will be expected to provide leadership in developing new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in literature and culture, including drama, film and English media studies. He/She will also assist in management and validation, engage in teaching, research, scholarly and administration activities, and perform any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have a PhD in English literature or comparative literature.  Applicants who specialize in English literature must have a global dimension in teaching and research, while applicants in comparative literature must demonstrate a focus in English. International leadership and success in competitive research grant applications will be considered.  The appointee should be a dynamic and outstanding scholar with substantial teaching experience, a strong record of research and relevant administrative experience in an academic institution.