The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:- Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages  Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Language Acquisition) (Ref: 260001NZ) (Closing date: December 13, 2026) The Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages is a young and vibrant department devoted to the study of language as it serves as a bridge between the mind and society. It has established strengths in formal and experimental research to advance linguistic theory, especially research on sign and spoken languages of China. We address questions of broad theoretical and societal significance through interdisciplinary approaches. The Department invites applications for a professorial appointment in language acquisition, with a focus on rigorous empirical work using computational approaches including generative AI. The appointee must be conversant with theories in first language acquisition. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research bridges our existing strengths while bringing in cutting-edge elements to elevate our research in language acquisition programmatically. The appointee is expected to develop new courses in computational approaches to language as well as to teach existing courses in language acquisition. The appointment will be made at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Ranked among the best in linguistics internationally, the Department strives to innovate from field studies to laboratory-based research. The Department hosts a cluster of GPUs, with the CUHK Central Research Computing Cluster providing additional high-performance computing access. Eyetrackers, TMS, fNIRS, EEG, EEG-tPBM, MRI and Nasality Visualization machines are either housed in Department units or available through university core facilities, including a 10-person fNIRS system administered by the Brain and Mind Institute. The Department's laboratory located in the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute serves as a base for our research in the Chinese Mainland. The Faculty of Arts is home to a vibrant community of scholars in humanistic studies, supported in particular by its Research Institute for the Humanities and the Digital Humanities Initiatives. The appointee is expected to contribute to the Faculty’s AI Humanities programme and the CUHK 2026-2030 Strategic Plan more broadly. Applicants should have: (i) a PhD degree in linguistics or a related field; (ii) a record of excellence in interdisciplinary research in the relevant field, commensurate with rank and experience; and (iii) a strong commitment to effective teaching. The Department’s primary medium of instruction is English. The appointee is expected to: (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, (b) supervise undergraduate, MA, MPhil, and PhD projects and theses; (c) conduct research supported by external funding in his/her areas of expertise; and (d) undertake administrative duties. The appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, commencing August 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Subject to mutual agreement, the appointment may lead to a longer- term appointment or substantiation. Application Procedure The following application items should be submitted to the CUHK career site: (1) cover letter; (2) full curriculum vitae; (3) two sample course syllabi; (4) previous teaching evaluations, if available; (5) at least one example of written work, published or unpublished; and (6) contact details of three referees who have  consented to provide reference letters. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Applications are invited for:- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (Ref: 260001PJ) This position requires a commitment to scholarly productivity, teaching excellence, and professional service. The successful candidate will be positioned to bridge many of the research sub-disciplines in the Department. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in sports/exercise science, kinesiology, public health or a closely related discipline; (ii) evidence of a strong record of publications in high-quality international journals, preferably in the areas of sports technology and AI analysis, sports pedagogy and physical education, exercise and rehabilitation science, or physical activity epidemiology and bioinformatics (iii) competence and experience in course teaching and research student supervision; and (iv) experience in programme administration and/or development. The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) supervise graduate students; (c) publish in top-tier journals related to sports and health; and (d) involve in the development and delivery of teaching programmes. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation. Salary will be highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Further information about the Department is available at https://www.spe.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/index.asp. Application Procedure Applicants should submit an online application and attach (1) a curriculum vitae with publication list; (2) a research plan; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy/experience; and (4) the names and contact information of three referees.  The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Applications are invited for:- Department of Electronic Engineering Professor(s) / Associate Professor(s) / Assistant Professor(s) (Ref: 260001PS) About the Department of Electronic Engineering The Department of Electronic Engineering (EE) was established in 1970 by Professor Charles K. Kao, a 2009 Nobel laureate in Physics, and offers full‐spectrum programs from Bachelor’s, research and taught Master’s degrees to PhD degree. For detailed information about the Department, please visit our departmental website at http://www.ee.cuhk.edu.hk/. Research Fields The research fields of the Department cover bioelectronics and medical devices, robotics and sensor technology, pattern recognition and artificial intelligence, signal, speech and image processing, data science and machine learning, antenna and propagation, radio frequency (RF) / microwave engineering and wireless communications, photonics and optical communications, quantum technology, solid-state electronics and VLSI, and power electronics and green technology. Requirements The Department has planned to recruit several positions and invites highly motivated and highly qualified candidates to apply for positions at the Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor level. The applicants must have a PhD degree in EE or closely related fields. Preference will be given to those with expertise in quantum engineering, quantum information science, advanced semiconductor technologies, photonics, or integrated circuit design. Candidates with exceptional qualifications in other related research fields will also be considered. The successful applicants are expected to establish themselves as international leaders in their fields of research, to teach with passion at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to take on service and administrative duties. Application Procedure Please submit application online and upload the following documents: full resume; copies of academic credentials; publication list with soft copies of 5 most representative publications; details of courses taught and evaluation results (if available); a research plan; a teaching statement; and the names and contact information of three to five referees. Appointment(s) will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. The start date is flexible and can be arranged with the successful applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) is/are filled. We reserve the right to fill the positions by invitation or not to fill the positions. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.