Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is recruiting two Instructors for temporary appointments in the Department of Chinese History and Culture. The roles combine undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with curriculum development, scholarly or consultancy work, administration and student-facing academic activities.
Full job description
The official PolyU vacancy lists an initial 12-month appointment with the possibility of further appointment. Responsibilities include teaching Chinese history and culture, curriculum design and development, scholarly or consultancy activities, departmental administration, and support for student activities and workshops. Expertise in areas such as history, literature, science and technology is listed as desirable. Remuneration is described as highly competitive, but no numeric salary is published.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in History or a relevant discipline and have at least one year of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience. Excellent command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua, is required; Cantonese is an advantage. The university also emphasizes commitment to high-quality teaching.
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Verification notes
Verified against the exact official PolyU vacancy page for reference 260820014. The page states two posts, an initial 12-month appointment, a 20 August 2026 posting date, consideration beginning 2 September 2026 and continuing until filled, and an active Apply Now action. No numeric salary, final closing date or visa-sponsorship commitment is stated, so none was inferred.
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