Lingnan University Hong Kong

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Department of History (Post Ref.: 25/233) The Department of History (https://www.ln.edu.hk/history/) invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in global history. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in areas not currently covered by our academic staff, such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Applicants with expertise in digital methods for historical analysis, as well as knowledge and practical skills in using digital applications for research and pedagogy, will be given preference. General Requirements Applicants should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree in history or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. They should have a good track record of publications and grant applications, a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and an interest in taking on service. The appointee is expected to publish scholarly outputs in international journals and/or with leading publishers, apply for competitive grants administered by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes, teach courses in their areas of specialty (typically two to three courses per academic year); and perform administrative duties in accordance with the current guidelines. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of two or three years. Renewal of contract may be considered, subject to availability of resources, performance review, and mutual agreement. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and at least one writing sample as part of your dossier in the online application system. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. We will begin reviewing applications on October 31, 2025, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching / Senior Lecturer School of Graduate Studies (Post Ref.: 26/69) The School of Graduate Studies (GS) is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education. GS currently offers a diverse range of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes under three academic clusters: Policy and Education Leadership Cluster, covering public administration, policy studies, and higher education management; Regional Development and Urban Studies Cluster, focusing on regional development, and urban governance, housing studies, and arts and heritage management; and Health, Ageing and Social Innovation Studies Cluster, addressing health services management, ageing studies, gerontechnology, and social innovation and entrepreneurship. To support the continuous growth of GS TPg programmes, the School is now inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching / Senior Lecturer. The appointee is expected to have teaching and professional expertise in areas relevant to arts and cultural heritage management, heritage and cultural tourism and/or China and regional development studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught the following subject(s) before: Critical issues for culture and heritage management Cultural policy and practice Arts exhibition and performance management Cultural tourism Cultural arts management and entrepreneurship Contemporary issues in tourism Design methods for creative cultural revitalisation China and Regional Studies: Politics, Policy, and International Development Theories and Approaches of International Relations: From Global to China Theories and Approaches of Comparative Politics: From Global to China The Dragon and the Elephant: Comparative Perspectives on China and India The appointee will contribute to teaching, project supervision, programme management, curriculum design, student learning support, and academic development activities. The appointee will also be tasked to develop new academic programmes to suit the strategic development of the School. In addition, the appointee will perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean of the School, if any. General Requirements 1. Associate Professor of Teaching Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in the related discipline; (ii) at least five years of relevant experience in teaching; and (iii) track record in academic programme development and/or management. Preference will be given to candidates with track records in research activities. 2. Assistant Professor of Teaching Applicants should have (i) relevant postgraduate qualifications in the related discipline; and (ii) substantial relevant work experience in programme coordination and teaching, preferably at postgraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with solid experience in conducting academic research. 3. Senior Lecturer Applicants should have (i) relevant postgraduate qualifications in the related discipline; (ii) substantial relevant teaching and course development experience in the higher education sector (normally not less than 8 years), preferably at the postgraduate level. Please indicate in your cover letter the post you are applying for. For all the above posts, applicants should have strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. Evidence of contributions to the scholarship of teaching, in the form of teaching-related grants, publications and conference presentations, will be viewed positively. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for eligible appointees. For the post of Associate Professor of Teaching or Assistant Professor of Teaching, appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years. For the post of Senior Lecturer, appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following posts: Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer (Two posts) Department of Economics (Post Ref.: 26/38) The Department of Economics (http://www.ln.edu.hk/econ/) is a multi-cultural community of academics dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Both of the two recent Research Assessment Exercises have rated Lingnan University’s Department of Economics among the top performers in research output in Hong Kong. Its undergraduate teaching is in the context of an inter-disciplinary social sciences programme, where students can opt for different discipline majors or interdisciplinary areas of interest. The Department also offers MPhil and PhD degrees in economics, as well as a taught programme of MSc in International Banking and Finance (MIBF) and Msc in International Development Economics (MIDE). The Department invites applications for Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer specializing in any fields of economics and preference will be given to candidates who have taught the following course(s) before: The Making of Hong Kong Social and Economic Indicators Introduction to Banks and Financial Institutions Financial Information and Management Hong Kong Economy Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics Urban Economics International Trade and Trade Policy General Requirements Applicants should (i) possess a Master / PhD degree in economics from a reputable university; (ii) be able to teach courses at undergraduate levels in economics fields effectively; and (iii) have at least 5-year experience in teaching undergraduate courses. Applicants should provide information about their work experience, qualifications and achievements. The appointees will (a) teach courses at undergraduate levels; (b) assist in programme promotions; and (c) perform certain administrative duties as assigned by the Head of the Department. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click Apply Now to submit your application. Applicants should provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.