37.1722, Jobs: General Linguistics: Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications in the School of English, The University of Hong Kong

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Date: 11-May-2026
From: The School of English [english at hku.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications in the School of English, The University of Hong Kong


Job Location: Hong Kong
Web Address: https://english.hku.hk/
Job Title: Associate Professor on Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor in Language and Healthcare Communications in the School of
English
Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor on
Tenure Terms/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Language and
Healthcare Communications in the School of English (Ref. 535033), to
commence on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The
appointment of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor will be made on a
three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and
consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year
fixed-term contract.
The Faculty of Arts is ranked number two for Arts and Humanities in
Asia (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).  The School of
English, housed under the Faculty of Arts, offers degree programmes at
undergraduate, research postgraduate and taught postgraduate levels.
Information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/.
Please note that the School is not involved in English as a Second
Language (ESL) teaching.  Enquiries about this job position can be
sent to the School of English (english at hku.hk).
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, a
proven track record, and be prepared to teach and supervise at the
B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels.  The appointee is expected to
help the School of English advance innovative teaching and impactful
scholarship in language and healthcare communications.  We
particularly welcome applications from scholars working on, but not
limited to:
 - Language and Psychology
 - Neuro-Humanities
 - Health Communications, including AI-mediated communication in
clinical settings (e.g., between medical providers and patients)
 - Representations of Health, Disease, and Illness (including on
social media and across languages and cultures)
 - Discourses of Disability, Sexuality, or Mental Health
 - Science Communications and the Public Sphere (e.g., global
discourses of climate change, pandemics, or vaccination)
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, together with University contribution to a
retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for a tenured
Associate Professor appointment; or together with a contract-end
gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme
at 15% of basic salary for a fixed-term Assistant Professor
appointment.  Other benefits include annual leave and professional
leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and
libraries.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above post.
Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site
(https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date
C.V. (which should include the names and contact information of three
referees); and (3) a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or
published article).  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to arrange
for three reference letters to be sent by their referees to the School
confidentially for consideration.  Review of applications will
commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026 or
until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all
genders to apply.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.hku.hk
Contact Information:
        The School of English
        Email: english at hku.hk



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