Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities (Job ID: 10249)

Description

The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the discipline of Digital Humanities with an expected start date of July 2, 2025. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in AI applications in the humanities, dedicated to pioneering research and teaching in this dynamic area. The candidate is expected to:

• Engage in cutting-edge research projects in Digital Humanities.
• Develop and deliver innovative undergraduate and graduate courses in Digital  Humanities and AI in the humanities.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments across disciplines, including the newly established Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, to advance HKUST’s Digital Humanities initiative.

In addition to a master's degree program in Chinese Culture and research postgraduate program at both master's and doctoral levels under the broad arena of Humanities, the Division of Humanities offers general education courses for all undergraduates at HKUST.  Together with the Division of Social Science, the Division of Humanities offers a multidisciplinary undergraduate major program of BSc in Global China Studies.  Further information about the Division can be found at https://huma.hkust.edu.hk/.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor David Cheng Chang, Chair of the Search and Appointments Committee at changcheng@ust.hk.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable.  Initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD degree in a humanities discipline.  The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and show promise for publications with international impact.  Prior publications, especially in leading journals, will be highly valued. While the geographical area is open, a research focus on East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications should be sent with (i) a cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching; (ii) full CV; (iii) two writing samples of chapter/article length work, all in PDF format; (iv) up to three samples of digital humanities outputs in a single PDF file, with links to online content if applicable; (v) record of teaching performance and/or outlines of two proposed undergraduate courses.  Three reference letters should be submitted via Interfolio. 

The Search and Appointments Committee of the Division will begin to review the applications from 15 November 2024.

The review process will continue until the position is filled.