ProfessorAssociate Professor on tenure terms or tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art History in the School of Humanities (Art History)
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Applications are invited for appointment asProfessor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art History in the School of Humanities (Art History)(Ref.: 533919) to commenceinAugust 2026or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made 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.
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Art History or a related field. The position is open to all subfields preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach introductory courses in modern and contemporary art of Europe and the Americas. The appointee will also supervise postgraduate students and should exhibit a strong interest in and commitment to integrating digital technologies and AI into teaching and research.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous independent research programme; excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development; and undertake administrative duties as required. The normal teaching load is three undergraduate courses in addition to advising undergraduate and postgraduate students. Information about the Department can be found at Enquiries may be directed to Professor Yeewan Koon Chairperson of the Department of Art History (e-mail: ).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual and professional leave medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and benefits will be provided where applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above should apply online and upload a cover letter an up-to-date CV a research statement a teaching statement up to two of their most significant recent publications and contact information for at least three referees. Review of applications will begin onFebruary 27 2026 and continue until March 31 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
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Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
