Ref.: 527321
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of English (04300)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Teaching Assistant in English Literary Studies in the Master of Arts in English Studies (MAES) programme in the School of English (Ref.: 527321) (to commence on September 1, 2024 for four months)

Applicants should possess Bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in English Studies/ English Language and Literature/ English Literature/ English Literary Studies or another relevant discipline. Those with a good track record or experience in teaching are preferred.

The appointee will work with the course instructors, and provide teaching assistance in English for two courses in English Literary Studies for the MAES, which is a taught Master’s programme, and perform any other duties as assigned. Information about the MAES programme is available at https://english.hku.hk/Postgraduate/MAES/Introduction. Enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr. Otto Heim, MAES Director (email: oheim@hku.hk).

The School of English offers an integrated programme in English Studies, including undergraduate teaching and supervision of research students in English and American Literatures, World Literature in English, English Linguistics, World Englishes, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, and Language and the Law. The School contributes to the teaching of the B.A. & B.Ed. in Language Education (English) and the B.A. & L.L.B. double degree programmes. Information about the School is available at http://www.english.hku.hk/. Please note that the School is not involved in ESL teaching.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date C.V.; (3) a writing sample in your area of interest (e.g. around 2,000 words) and (4) academic transcripts of the Bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised:                Jul 19, 2024 (HK Time)
Applications close:  Jul 31, 2024 (HK Time)