Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language and Literature Studies

Beijing Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) invites applications for the positions of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in English Language and Literature Studies(Ref: FHSS231002), which are expected to be filled in in September 2024:

Job Description

We invite particularly candidates with specializations in: Theater and drama studies, United States and British literatures, and in composition; TESOL, English language education; Linguistics; English for professional communication, professional writing. Experience, directing student productions, would be an asset. 

Job Requirement

Candidates should have a PhD degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publication in high quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and scholarly presses. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The abilities to direct student productions and to teach playwriting are also highly welcome.

Benefits and Appointment Terms

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance. Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.

All application materials should be submitted in English.

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online. An auto-notification will be sent out for acknowledging a successful submission. All information provided will be treated in strictest confidence. 

*Please send your application by emailing to [email protected] . Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm . Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number. 

The College reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. 

Upcoming Event:

UIC Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair

Hong Kong Session

Time: 10:00-16:00

Date: 28th February, 2024

Location: Ching Room, 4/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong 

Singapore Session

Time: 10:00-16:00

Date: 1st March, 2024

Location: Legacy Suite, Level 2, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865 

Register Now:

https://www.wjx.cn/vm/hwgE57s.aspx / https://hro.uic.edu.cn/info/1044/1246.htm  

Note:

* Early bird registration is encouraged. A small gift will be given to the first 20 registrants who will attend the event

* We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course 

About UIC

Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, UIC is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting top scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, UIC sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of General Education, and School of Culture and Creativity together offer a total of 30 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, UIC now attracts over 9000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts college in China.