Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor (English Applied Linguistics/Literary and Cultural Studies) in the Department of English [Ref. T/199/26]

The Department of English is a dynamic and collegial department with research strengths in two main areas: English Applied Linguistics, including Educational Linguistics, Professional Communication, Healthcare Communication, and Multimodality and Digital Technologies; and Literary and Cultural Studies, including Urban Narratives, World Literatures, Asian Literatures in English, and Inter-Asian Cultural Studies. The Department is home to the New Frontiers in Professional Communication Lab and the Transnational Urban Narratives Network, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Studies.

We seek an early-career researcher with an original and impactful research agenda in either of these two areas, recognised through a strong publication record. Applicants should demonstrate clear potential to attract external research funding, with a research focus that aligns with one or more of the Department's existing areas of strength.

Duties

The successful candidates will be expected to:

1. Develop and lead an independent research agenda in English Applied Linguistics or Literary and Cultural Studies, in one or more of the areas outlined above;
2. Actively seek and secure external research grants to support their research activities;
3. Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed academic journals and disseminate work through regional and international conferences;
4. Contribute to the Department’s research environment by collaborating with faculty, participating in research seminars, and engaging with postgraduate students; and
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent qualification with relevant professional and research experience and a strong record of high-quality research and publications. A successful grant acquisition record would be an advantage. Highly motivated candidates with a research agenda that complements or expands existing departmental strengths are preferred.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical, and dental schemes. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of English, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Email : [email protected]).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Review of applications will start from 24 October 2026, and will continue until the posts are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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