Ref.: 537450
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre for Applied English Studies (05300)
Categories: Teaching Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies (Ref. 537450), to commence on January 1, 2027, on a two-year fixed-term basis.

Applicants should have a recognized Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline, and at least 5 years’ full-time experience in teaching EAP or EFL to post-secondary students. The appointee will be able to demonstrate an ability to: (a) meet the needs of students through their teaching, as evidenced by positive student feedback; (b) teach across a range of courses; (c) produce, evaluate and revise innovative teaching and learning materials; (d) work on meeting self-identified professional development goals; and (e) actively contribute to teaching development projects.

The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with competence in the following areas: (i) academic literacy and communication teaching at the undergraduate level; (ii) embedding digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching practice and materials design; and (iii) supporting student learning beyond the classroom through blended-learning and digital resources. Those who can integrate AI tools critically into language and communication teaching, and demonstrating adaptive teaching practice are particularly welcome.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefit scheme totally up to 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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter (max. two A4 pages) with an up-to-date C.V. (max. 8 pages). Closes October 14, 2026.

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

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