Instructor (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260820014 學系/部門：Department of Chinese History and Culture Category: Academic / Teaching / Clinical 截止日期：2 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260820014 ---

(Ref. 260820014)

[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) engage in teaching aspects of Chinese History and Culture and undertake related pedagogical activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(b) engage in programme/curriculum design and development, consultancy projects and other scholarly activities that help promote the department’s interests;

(c) provide administrative support for academic and departmental affairs;

(d) assist in organising student activities/training workshops to enhance students’ learning experience; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree in History or a relevant discipline;

(b) at least one year of relevant post-qualification teaching experience at the tertiary level;

(c) an excellent command of both English and Chinese (Putonghua), with fluency in Cantonese being an advantage; and

(d) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the fields of History, Literature, and Science and Technology.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 2 September 2026 until the positions are filled.