The Department seeks an outstanding applicant for the planning, development, coordination and delivery of various modules in English.  He/She will be expected to provide leadership in developing new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in literature and culture, including drama, film and English media studies.  He/She will also assist in management and validation, engage in teaching, research, scholarly and administration activities, and perform any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have a PhD in English literature or comparative literature.  Applicants who specialize in English literature must have a global dimension in teaching and research, while applicants in comparative literature must demonstrate a focus in English.  International leadership and success in competitive research grant applications will be considered.  The appointee should be a dynamic and outstanding scholar with substantial teaching experience, a strong record of research and relevant administrative experience in an academic institution.

Appointee is expected to assume duty in August 2019.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants should send a full resume with expected salary by clicking "Apply Now" or by post to Human Resources Office, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Please indicate the post applied for and mark 'Application - Confidential' and the reference number on the cover.  
Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.