THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of higher
learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments and
sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and
centres. It has over 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from
48 countries. English is the medium of instruction. The University is
committed to international standards for excellence in scholarship and
research.
Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in
Comparative Literature with a specialty in cultural studies, tenable from
September 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will
initially be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, renewable after
review.
The Department of Comparative Literature enjoys a reputation as a leader
in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies using cross-cultural
materials and interdisciplinary approaches. Main areas of research and
teaching in the department include visual cultures and film studies,
literature, critical theory, feminism and gender studies, postcolonial,
Hong Kong, and China studies, and new media and global studies. The
Department offers B.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes, and it has
excellent teaching and research facilities and support. The Department
has received substantial amount of competitive funding for research
projects from the University and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council.
Information about the Department can be obtained at
http://www.hku.hk/complit.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in cultural studies or a related
field. Applicants should be strongly committed to teaching and research
in the areas of China and inter-Asian cultural studies, literary and
cultural theory, and cultural studies issues in connection with gender and
sexuality. A research emphasis in cultural studies in the context of
globalization and China studies would be an advantage. Applicants are
requested to send at least one writing sample with their applications.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end
gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme,
totaling up to 15% of basic salary. The appointment carries leave, and
medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided.
Further particulars and application forms can be obtained at
https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; by fax (2540 6735 or 2559 2058); e-mail
([log in to unmask]); directly from the Appointments Unit, Room 1001,
Knowles Building; or by writing to the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human
Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, enclosing a $1.40
stamped self-addressed envelope. Closes April 22, 2006.
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