CfA: Lecturer, Department of Japanese Studies17.4.2026 {en}

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:

Department of Japanese Studies
Lecturer
(Ref: 260000J0) (Closing date: May 4, 2026)

The Department of Japanese Studies in the Faculty of Arts at CUHK offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and adopts an inter-disciplinary and comparative approach to the study of Japan.

Applicants should (i) have a doctoral degree; (ii) specialize in the study of Japan and be able to teach film, popular culture, and related subjects to undergraduate and MA students; and (iii) have native or near-native fluency in Chinese, Japanese and English. Native or near-native fluency in Cantonese will be advantageous.

Duties include (a) teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) serving as an academic advisor and counsellor to students; and (c) committee work and other administrative duties as assigned.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years, commencing in January 2027, renewable subject to performance, funding and mutual agreement.

Application Procedure

Please upload (1) a full curriculum vitae; (2) contact details of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent have been given for providing references; (3) copies of academic qualification documents (4) past teaching evaluations within the last three years; and (5) a statement of teaching and research interests.

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.

For more information, please contact Ms. Helen Chan (Tel: (852) 3943 6466 or e-mail: japanese-studies[at]cuhk.edu.hk).

Further information at http://career.cuhk.edu.hk/.

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