Recruitment of Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor / Professor (Fixed Term) – (250000X9)
Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
AOC: Feminism and other areas that would complement the existing strengths in the department
The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in Anglo-American, Asian-Chinese and Continental-European philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best Philosophy Departments in Asia and among Top-50 Philosophy Departments worldwide. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/. The Department now invites applications for a fixed-term position at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, with appointment options of full-time or fractional-time. Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant discipline.
Duties include (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) teaching two courses every semester in philosophy (undergraduate and postgraduate) and general education; (c) supervising and examining postgraduate students; and (d) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University. Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter, indicating the rank and mode of appointment you are applying for; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications (attach the acceptance letter for an accepted but unpublished paper); (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) two representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) assistant professor applications should include three confidential reference letters; (h) associate professor or professor applications should include three names of references. Except items (g) or (h), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities) or be mailed to Chairperson, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail at the above address or email at philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The appointment will be made on a contract basis for up to 3 years commencing August 2026, which, subject to budget, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to contract renewal.