Lecturer

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract gratuity

Retirement benefits up to 15%

Annual leave

Medical benefits

On-campus gym access

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Lectureship in the Centre for Applied English Studies, commencing 1 January 2027 on a two-year fixed-term basis. The appointee will teach EAP/EFL to post-secondary students, develop learning materials, and participate in teaching development projects.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and have at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of full-time experience teaching EAP or EFL to post-secondary students.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of EAP/EFL courses.
• Develop, evaluate and revise teaching and learning materials.
• Engage in teaching development projects and professional development.

Skills

EAP teaching

Curriculum development

Digital literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies (Ref. 537450), to commence on January 1, 2027, on a two-year fixed-term basis.

Applicants should have a recognized Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline, and at least 5 years’ full-time experience in teaching EAP or EFL to post-secondary students. The appointee will be able to demonstrate an ability to: (a) meet the needs of students through their teaching, as evidenced by positive student feedback; (b) teach across a range of courses; (c) produce, evaluate and revise innovative teaching and learning materials; (d) work on meeting self-identified professional development goals; and (e) actively contribute to teaching development projects.

The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with competence in the following areas: (i) academic literacy and communication teaching at the undergraduate level; (ii) embedding digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching practice and materials design; and (iii) supporting student learning beyond the classroom through blended-learning and digital resources. Those who can integrate AI tools critically into language and communication teaching, and demonstrating adaptive teaching practice are particularly welcome.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefit scheme totally up to 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Closes October 14, 2026.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.