Ref.: 527323
Work type: Fractional / Part-time, Full-time
Department: School of English (04300)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support
Full-time/Part-time Teaching Assistants in The Master of Arts in Creative Communications (MACC), and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in English (MFA), in the School of English (several posts) (Ref.: 527323) (to commence on September 1, 2024 for 9 months)
Applicants should possess Bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in Communications, Media, Creative Writing, English Studies/ English Language and Literature/ English Literature/ English Literary Studies or a relevant discipline. Those with a good track record or experience in teaching are preferred.
The appointees will work with the course instructors of the taught MACC and MFA programmes, provide teaching assistance in English for courses, and perform any other duties as assigned. Information about the programmes is available at:
MACC: https://english.hku.hk/Postgraduate/MACC
MFA: https://english.hku.hk/Postgraduate/MFA
Enquiries about the posts can be directed to Ms. Mandy Leung, the School Manager (email: english@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 posts. 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)