Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/

Applications are now invited for the following posts:

Visiting English Tutor
Centre for English and Additional Languages
(Post Ref.: 26/04)

Lingnan University cordially invites fresh graduates from Hong Kong and our partner institutions across the world, as part of the Liberal Arts Alliance, to apply for the Visiting English Tutor position.

Visiting English Tutors (VETs) run the English Language Support Service (ELSS) within the Centre for English and Additional Languages (CEAL) at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, where they provide English advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students, aid in the development of self-access materials, conduct writing and speaking tutorial workshops, and design and run academic workshops.

VETs also organise a wide range of academic and social events aimed at broadening students’ English language skills, including film nights, board games, and dinners. A major objective of the VET scheme is to provide opportunities for Lingnan University students to mix with people of a similar age but from different cultural backgrounds. Therefore, those with a willingness to actively engage and socialize with local Hong Kong students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Be about to graduate or have recently graduated from a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Hong Kong, one of our partner universities, or a member of the Global Liberal Arts Alliance

• Be highly proficient in English language, preferably with an IELTS score of 8.0 or above

• Be interested in living in and working in Hong Kong for at least one year

• Be interested in interacting with students from different cultural backgrounds

• Be interested in gaining experience in the tertiary education ESL field

• Have an outgoing personality

• Have a basic certificate-level teaching qualification (e.g. TEFL Certificate) with a minimum of 100 hours input (can be gained after receiving a provisional offer)

Salary and Benefits

• The position is tenable from mid-August 2026 till mid-June 2027 (10-months), with the possibility of a further one-year (10-months) extension

• The monthly salary is fixed at HK$18,030 per month (approximately US$2,311)

• All VETs are provided with a single occupancy, fully furnished and fully equipped apartment on campus

• Medical and dental benefits are provided by Lingnan University

• Assistance will be given in obtaining a valid Hong Kong work visa from the Hong Kong Immigration Department

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click " Apply Now" to submit your application by 28 February 2026 Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.