Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Translation) (A&SS) (Ref: 260021U)

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Translation) (A&SS) (Ref: 260021U)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Developing, coordinating, and delivering courses in practical translation, translation studies, research and AI skills (translation), and/or translation technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

• Contributing to curriculum enhancement, programme promotion, and student advising;

• Engaging in scholarly and outreach activities;

• Participating in Department/School/University activities; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean (A&SS) or his/her nominee(s)

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A higher degree, preferably a doctorate, in Translation or a related discipline;

• An excellent command of Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua) and English;

• Substantial teaching/professional experience, including programme development and course administration;

• A track record of scholarly or professional activities in translation or related areas; and

• Readiness to contribute to new aspects of the translation provision, together with familiarity with current trends and future developments in the field, is an added advantage.

The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

 “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”

Overseas candidates who are successfully appointed by the University and below age 50 will be eligible to apply for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”.  This programme offers the opportunity to reside in assigned accommodation free of charge for a period of up to six months, subject to terms and conditions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=260021U

Closing date of application:      24 Sep 2026

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