Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Chinese Art History

Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Chinese Art History in the School of Humanities (Ref.: 530392), to commence on September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment as 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.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by the date of appointment. This post is open in its range of periods and media, but preference will be given to specialists focusing on art from the tenth century onwards. We are interested in candidates whose specialization will expand the Department’s current curriculum and existing expertise. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates with skills in digital technologies are strongly encouraged to apply.

The appointee is expected to develop rigorous and critical research, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to participate in administrative duties. The current teaching load is set at three courses per year. We have a robust programme with undergraduates, taught postgraduates and research graduates (M.Phil. and Ph. D. students). Information about the Department can be obtained from (https://arthistory.hku.hk/). For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Yeewan Koon at [email protected].

Humanities research at HKU is well-supported, with excellent library resources, research grants from the University and the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, and support for research-related travel and teaching relief. The faculty is ranked fourth in Asia, first in Hong Kong, for Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Subject Rankings 2024.

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 for fixed-term 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 a cover letter detailing research plans and teaching abilities, not more than two pages long, a C.V., writing sample, a portfolio of past teaching materials and evaluations, three one-page proposals for courses you would wish to teach. Applicants should also arrange three reference letters sent by their referees to [email protected]. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2025 or until the posts are 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.