U Hong Kong: Assistant/Associate Professor of International Relations (Hong Kong)

“JobAssistant/Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong. Deadline: 15 April 2026.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (Ref: 534578), to commence in August 2026 or at another mutually agreed time, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, both subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to the University’s approval.

The Department of Politics and Public Administration is an internationally oriented research-focused department that covers a broad range of fields in Political Science and Public Administration. The Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes – Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) – as well as a thriving undergraduate programme.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. The Department welcomes applications from excellent candidates who specialise in any field of International Relations and is eager to both consolidate its existing strengths and to diversify into new areas of research and teaching.

U Hong Kong: Professor and Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Hong Kong)

“JobProfessor and Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong. Deadline: 8 February 2026.

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor and Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 533833). They are seeking a distinguished scholar with a strong commitment to research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and community-building engagement. This is a prestigious leadership position that would provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to shape the School’s development and take it to new heights. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be of stature equivalent to that of a Full Professor with tenure at a research-intensive institution, to carry out an inspiring vision for the grand challenges of area studies and world languages. The most highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title.

U Hong Kong: Global South Fellowship Spring 2026 (Hong Kong)

FellowshipsSocial Sciences Global South Fellowship, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Deadline: 1 December 2025.

University of Hong Kong Global South Fellowships 2026

Launched in 2025 by the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the HKU Social Sciences Global South Fellowship Scheme is designed to foster vibrant knowledge exchange and collaboration among scholars and researchers from the Global South, enhancing the Faculty’s global academic impact. Fellows will have the opportunity to visit HKU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and engage in knowledge-sharing activities, promoting cross-cultural learning and partnerships. Apply now for visits during the upcoming spring semester (February to June 2026).

Eligibility: Open to professoriate-level scholars affiliated with universities or comparable institutions in the Global South region.

Duration and Timing: Fellowships last one to three months, during the spring semester (February to June).

Hong Kong Baptist U: Assistant Professor: Academy of Language & Culture (Hong Kong)

“JobAssistant Professor, Academy of Language and Culture, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. Deadline: 16 November 2025.

The Academy of Language and Culture, launched 1st July, 2024, is a dynamic institution, initially comprising three departments: English Language and Literature, Humanities and Creative Writing, and Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies. The vision is to be a leading centre of excellence fostering linguistic diversity, creative expression, and intercultural communication.

The Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. They seek candidates with expertise in cultural studies, visual cultural studies, and media studies, particularly in aesthetics, gender studies, health humanities, and environmental humanities. Scholars with experience in developing AI technology or AI-empowered projects are particularly encouraged to apply.

They are especially interested in candidates who are committed to interdisciplinary teaching and research, and to developing and expanding the humanities with computational or technical expertise. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong programming skills and knowledge of AI methods, with a proven ability to advance creative expression and innovation. An ability to collaborate with colleagues from different departments in the Academy is fundamental. Applicants with a proven international research record and a history of securing external research grants will be given preference.

Candidates should demonstrate methodological innovation and interdisciplinary integration in their research. An active research programme addressing contemporary issues in cultural studies and humanities is essential, as is evidence of successful grant capture or well-developed grant proposals ready for incubation.

U Hong Kong: International Relations (Hong Kong)

“JobLecturer in International Relations, Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong. Deadline: 30 June 2025.

Applications are invited for the appointment as a Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, to commence in August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a PhD in relevant disciplines. They should have at least 2 years’ teaching experience in international university settings and the ability to teach a wide range of core courses currently offered by the Department as well as potentially new courses. These could include a broad range of courses related to international relations theory and practice; they are open to different areas of specialization with international relations. An ability to teach courses on various research methods or data science in addition to international relations topics would also be a potential advantage. Candidates should demonstrate how they incorporate research into their pedagogy, and candidates with peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals in international relations and political science are particularly welcome to apply. Experience in managing undergraduate and graduate courses and programmes will be an advantage.

U Hong Kong: Global South Fellowship (Hong Kong)

FellowshipsGlobal South Fellowship, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Deadline: 26 May 2025.

University of Hong Kong Global South Fellowship 2025

Launched in 2025 by the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the HKU Social Sciences Global South Fellowship Scheme is designed to foster vibrant knowledge exchange and collaboration among scholars and researchers from the Global South, enhancing the Faculty’s global academic impact. Fellows will have the opportunity to visit HKU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and engage in knowledge-sharing activities, promoting cross-cultural learning and partnerships. Apply now for visits during the upcoming fall semester (September 2025 to January 2026).

Eligibility: Open to professoriate-level scholars affiliated with universities or comparable institutions in the Global South region.

Duration and Timing: Fellowships last one to three months, during either the fall semester (September to January) or the spring semester (February to June). The deadline for the spring semester will be at the end of November.

Picasso in Dialogue (Hong Kong)

Applied ICDPicasso for Asia: A Conversation, Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, M+ Museum, Hong Kong, 15 March-13 July 2025.

…the exhibition poses an interpretative framework for examining the works of the twentieth-century European master in relation to contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic artists active today and in the recent past.

M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong, proudly presents The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia—A Conversation. The Special Exhibition is a rich intercultural and intergenerational dialogue between more than sixty masterpieces by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) from the Musée national Picasso-Paris, which holds the largest collection of works by Picasso in the world, and around 130 works by thirty Asian and Asian-diasporic artists from the M+ Collections, and select loans from a museum, a foundation, and private collections. Co-organised by M+ and MnPP, this exhibition is a significant milestone in which masterpieces from MnPP are being shown alongside works from a museum collection in Asia for the first time. It is also the first major showcase of Picasso’s works in Hong Kong in over a decade, offering an unprecedented and unique perspective on the artist’s wide-reaching influence and what it means to be an artist in our time.

This Special Exhibition introduces four artist archetypes that encapsulate why Picasso is considered the quintessential twentieth-century artist and how the legacy of his art and life continues to influence contemporary artists as well as the public to this day. The four archetypes also serve as the sections of the exhibition and as powerful paradigms to which the contemporary Asian artists in the exhibition respond in their diverse, individualistic practices. The four are: the genius, the outsider, the magician, and the apprentice.

Hong Kong Baptist U: Research Assistant Professor: East-West Cultural Exchanges (Hong Kong)

“JobResearch Assistant Professor: East-West Cultural Exchanges, Sustainable Global and Local Development, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. Deadline: 15 March 2025.

The vision is to inspire students for success and build a better society through engaged social science. Continuing investment in new talent, HKBU is now seeking Research Assistant Professors to contribute to the five Faculty Niche Research Areas. Successful candidates will be housed in one of 12 discipline-based Departments (Chinese Language & Literature; Education & Psychology; English Language & Literature; Geography; Government & International Studies; History; Humanities & Creative Writing; Religion & Philosophy; Social Work; Sociology; Sports & Health Sciences; and Translation, Interpreting & Intercultural Studies) under 4 Academies (Chinese, History, Religion & Philosophy; Language & Culture; Geography, Sociology & International Studies; and Wellness & Human Development).

This research theme investigates the dynamic interactions between East and West, focusing on how cultural exchanges contribute to sustainable development. It explores topics such as cross-cultural dialogue, economic and environmental cooperation, and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering mutual understanding. The appointees are expected to conduct original research in one or more indicative theme areas and contribute to department-based teaching.

CFP 8th International Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Conference (Hong Kong)

Conferences

Call for papers: 8th International Asia-Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Conference , 11-13 December 2025,  City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. Deadline: 31 March 2025.

The conference theme, “Collaboration, Innovation, and Impact: Bridging Academic and Professional Worlds,” reflects the growing complexity in the social context of Languages for Specific Purposes and Professional Communication Practices. Developments in technology, including the recent rise of generative artificial intelligence and more long-standing ubiquity of social media communications, continue to have a profound effect on the communicative practices of academics and professionals alike. At the same time, society is increasingly face with a range of “wicked problems” that demand collaborative and innovative responses from stakeholders in the academy, the professions, and in industry. Issues of communication frequently play an important role in determining whether effective solutions can be found, and, to engage with these issues, collaboration and innovation is essential. Against this backdrop, this conference aims to provide a platform for academies, students, industry partners, and institutions to discuss changing professional communication practices, identify synergies, and facilitate the collaboration and innovation needed to generate impact.

CUHK: Postdoc at Centre for Cultural Studies (Hong Kong)

Postdocs

Postdoctoral Fellow, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Deadline: 4 January 2025.

The Centre for Cultural Studies invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Inter-Asia Decolonial Epistemologies. Preferred areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Environmental Humanities, Critical Humanities, Public Humanities, Cultural Studies, Digital and Interactive Media, and Science and Technology Studies.

Applicants should have a PhD in Cultural Studies, Arts and Humanities, Science and Technology Studies, or related disciplines received within the past five years. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously enjoyed the resources at CUHK, and who would particularly benefit from and contribute to CUHK’s intellectual life. Applicants who can contribute to the intellectual and cultural diversity of the Centre are especially welcome to apply.