Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor - (230003FU)
Description
Department of Chinese Language and Literature Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Ref. 230003FU) (Closing Date: January 31, 2024)
The Department of Chinese Language and Literature, a pioneering academic unit within the Faculty of Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track or tenured professorship (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) in 20th century Chinese literature, and film and multimedia studies. We are particularly interested in scholars pursuing interdisciplinary and transcultural research. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. We seek a dynamic scholar who combines deep knowledge of modern Chinese literature and culture with a strong commitment to comparative and interdisciplinary research, and to teaching and mentoring that will attract a diverse student body. Applicants are welcome to include a brief description of how they would contribute to this goal in their cover letter.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in the relevant discipline; (ii) a strong research background in areas that will contribute or add to the existing strengths of the Department; (iii) a track record of scholarly research and publications as well as potential for research grant writing; and (iv) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. To be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, applicants should have achieved a high standing in the relevant research field and demonstrated academic and international professional leadership.
The appointee will (a) develop and teach courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels, (b) supervise postgraduate students, (c) actively apply for external competitive grants, and (d) assist in administrative matters. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to 3 years initially commencing August 2024, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.
Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the following on or before 31 January 2024: (i) full resume with a cover letter, (ii) one writing sample, (iii) a research plan, (iv) evidence of teaching performance with a teaching statement, and (v) names and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicant's consent has been given for their providing reference.
About the Department
Rooted in Asia with a global perspective, the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) strives to integrate tradition and modernity while fostering cultural exchange between China and the West. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our Department encompasses four main areas of research and teaching: Chinese linguistics, ancient Chinese texts, classical Chinese literature, and modern Chinese literature. We actively promote cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research, aiming to make a lasting impact on both academic scholarship and society as a whole. For additional information about the department, please explore our website at https: // www. chi.cuhk.edu.hk/.
For general inquiries, please contact the Department by email at chi- [email protected].
中國語言及文學系現誠聘現代文學助理教授／副教授／教授，學術領域為二十世紀中國文學、電影與多媒體研究。
應徵者須 (i) 持中國文學博士學位；(ii) 研究方向能配合本系跨科際與社會影響發展之需要；(iii) 學術著作發表出色，並具研究資助申請能力；(iv) 具現代文學教學經驗。資歷優異者，可獲聘任副教授／教授職級。
受聘人將 (i) 任教本科及研究院課程；(ii) 指導研究生；(iii) 申請校外競爭性研究經費；及 (iv) 參與系內行政事務。
職位先以合約形式聘用，預計二零二四年八月到任，初始任期可達三年。受聘人如表現良好，約滿後經雙方同意，可以轉以較長合約或長職續聘。
應徵者請於二零二四年一月三十一日或之前經網上提交申請表格，並上載下列文件：(i) 應徵信及個人履歷；(ii) 學術著作一種；(iii) 研究計劃；(iv) 教學理念陳述及教學表現評估文件；(v) 三位諮詢人的姓名及電郵聯絡資料。
關於本系
中國語言及文學系是香港中文大學歷史最悠久的學系，課程的特點是語言與文學並重，提倡學術研究，同時重視研究帶來的社會影響。自一九六三年成立以來，本系以「結合傳統與現代，融會中國與西方」為使命，以「立足亞洲，放眼國際」為定位，培育具專精知識及融通視野的人才。本系研究範疇分別為語言文字學、古代文獻、古典文學和現代文學，並設有四個研究中心，積極推動語文教學、古籍及古今文學方面的研究。有關本系詳情，請參閱學系網頁：https: // www. chi.cuhk.edu.hk/。
如有疑問，請電郵本系< [email protected]>查詢。
Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts
Organization: Department of Chinese Language and Literature
Unposting Date: Jan 31, 2024