Job Description

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Established in 2000, the College of International Education (CIE) is a self-funded unit of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), offering full-time Associate Degree (AD), Higher Diploma (HD) and Undergraduate (UG) Honours Degree Programmes at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus. It is a major education providing unit of the School of Continuing Education (SCE), one of the Faculties/Schools of HKBU. CIE currently enrolls over 3,500 students and is committed to the University’s mission of providing quality whole-person higher education with a Christian heritage. English is used as the medium of instruction at the College. Applications are now invited for the following position:

Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer in Chinese Language and Literature (25260671)

We are seeking a committed and qualified Lecturer II/Assistant Lecturer to join our academic team.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Chinese classical literature and related cultural studies;
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic program enhancement;
• Engage in student mentoring and academic advising; and
• Support departmental activities and institutional initiatives.

Requirements:

• Recognised bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chinese Language and Literature (PhD preferred);
• Proven teaching experience at tertiary level;
• Ability to deliver lectures in Cantonese, particularly in the areas of Chinese classical literature and/or culture; and
• Proficiency in English and Putonghua for communication.

Applicants must show dedication and strong commitment in teaching and education within and beyond the classroom. They must also be a good team player with excellent communication skills. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Assistant Lecturer.

Reference salary range:

Lecturer II : HK$38,000 - HK$53,000

Assistant Lecturer : HK$30,000 - HK$39,000

The appointee will work at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System and send in their most recent teaching evaluation results. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.