The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:- Department of History Assistant Professor (Ancient World History) (Ref. 250001V7) (Closing date: December 15, 2025) The Department of History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) invites applications for a full-time, substantiation-track post at the rank of assistant professor in the field of Ancient World History, beginning August 1, 2026. We welcome applicants with specialisations in areas including (but not limited to) ancient Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean world in the period c. 1000 BCE-500 CE. Chronological and thematic specialisations are open. Experience in Digital Humanities (DH) research and teaching methods is desirable but not required. The post is open to all qualified candidates, both local and international. CUHK is one of Asia’s leading centres of scholarship in World History, a dynamic and growing field within our department. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards in both research and teaching. In addition to delivering the department’s introductory survey course on Ancient World History (HIST2005), a key responsibility will be to further develop the World History curriculum alongside colleagues, creating new courses in line with the candidate’s interests and the department’s needs. The normal teaching load is two courses per term, reduced to one course in the first term of employment. The primary language of instruction in World History is English; knowledge of Chinese is not required. Qualifications Applicants should: i.   Have obtained a doctoral degree by August 1, 2026; ii.  Have an active research agenda and clear plans for future publications; iii. Be committed to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and iv. Be ready to supervise postgraduate students. Salary and fringe benefits for the post will be highly competitive. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to funding, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation (equivalent to U.S. tenure), either when the aggregate service period reaches six years, or sooner upon completing one year’s service, subject to special application and recommendation as appropriate. Application Procedure Applicants should complete the online application form with a letter of introduction, a CV, and, one writing sample uploaded. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for further materials, including letters of recommendation (to be addressed to the Department Secretary directly by the referees) and evidence of experience as both researchers and teachers. 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 Educational Administration and Policy Chairperson, Department of Educational Administration and Policy (Ref: 25000216) The Department of Educational Administration and Policy now seeks to appoint distinguished scholar as Department Chairperson. An academic appointment will be made at Professor or Associate Professor level on substantiative (tenured) or contract basis concurrently subject to the appointee’s credentials. Applicants from the areas of Educational Leadership and Administration or Foundations in Education and Policy Studies in Education are welcome. As one of the four academic departments under the Faculty of Education at CUHK (www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk), the Department is part of an internationally recognized center for professional training and research in education. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/eap. Applicants should have (i) excellent academic qualifications including a doctoral degree in educational administration, leadership, policy studies, early childhood education, ethics for teaching profession, sociology of education, philosophy of education, artificial intelligence in education or a related discipline; (ii) proven leadership experience in tertiary education institution(s); (iii) a strong research background in areas that will contribute or enhance the existing strengths of the Department; (iv) a track record of programmatic research and publications; and (v) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. For appointment at Professor level, applicants should demonstrate a strong record of professional achievement and visibility. The appointee will be required to: (a) Provide visionary leadership in formulating and implementing the Department’s long-term strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan. Foster a culture of excellence by mentoring and empowering team members to achieve objectives efficiently and to world-class standards; (b) Promote and support innovative, high-impact research, and actively encourage interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration; (c) Ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes; and (d) Lead efforts to build and strengthen strategic partnerships with leading tertiary institutions, creating opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and knowledge transfer. Application Procedure Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae with details of three referees. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they are not invited for an interview within 6 months after application. 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 History Assistant Professor (Medieval Chinese History) (Ref. 250001V8) (Closing date: December 15, 2025) The Department of History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for a full-time, substantiation-track post at the rank of assistant professor in the field Medieval Chinese history (focus on Silk Road and Sui-Tang period), beginning August 1, 2026. We welcome candidates with specialisations in cultural, socio-political, and intellectual histories of the period from the sixth to the tenth centuries. Experience of teaching is desirable but not necessary. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to both research and teaching. In addition to teaching survey courses on Medieval Chinese history, such as the History of Tang China, applicants should be capable to teach advanced courses in line with the candidate’s interests and the Department’s needs. The normal teaching load is two courses per term, reduced to one course in the first term of employment. Applicants should (i) have obtained a doctoral degree by August 1, 2026; (ii) have an active research agenda and clear plans for future publications; (iii) be committed to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and (iv) be ready to supervise postgraduate students. Salary and fringe benefits for the post will be highly competitive. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to funding, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation (equivalent to U.S. tenure), either when the aggregate service period reaches six years, or sooner upon completing one year’s service, subject to special application and recommendation as appropriate. Application Procedure Applicants should complete the online application form with a letter of introduction, a CV, and one writing sample uploaded. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for further materials, including letters of recommendation (to be addressed to the Department Secretary directly by the referees) and evidence of experience as both researchers and teachers. 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.