Teaching Fellow (English Language)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260512005 學系/部門：Language Education Institute Category: Academic / Teaching / Clinical 截止日期：1 June 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260512005 ---

(Ref. 260512005)

[will be conferred the title of Lecturer]

The Language Education Institute (LEI), a new academic unit established on 1 July 2025, formulates policies, designs curricula and delivers teaching activities for the education of languages among students at PolyU, focusing mainly on the Chinese and English languages. LEI strives to become a regional and international leader in language education, particularly in the application of the latest technologies in language learning, teaching and assessment. It drives scholarship and best practices in language education among the PolyU community.

LEI comprises the Chinese Language Centre (CLC), English Language Centre (ELC) and Technology-Enhanced Language Education Centre (TELEC), which are constituent units with their own Directors. CLC and ELC offer service language teaching in Chinese and English for all students in the University while TELEC undertakes service language teaching using digital learning platforms and technological tools such as artificial intelligence and immersive technologies.

CLC and ELC are committed to excellence in learning and teaching and aim to strengthen students’ language proficiency and communication skills, foster independent and life‑long learning, and support whole‑person development. They provide English and Chinese language teaching services tailored to the diverse needs of the University’s students, delivering language enhancement and communication subjects, including AI as a Tool for Language Learning, in accordance with University requirements. In addition to curriculum‑based teaching, the Centres coordinate a range of co‑curricular learning activities to support students’ academic development and learning needs. Please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/clc/ and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/elc/ respectively for more information about CLC and ELC.

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) teach a range of courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and communication skills for students, with effective and responsible integration of AI/GenAI to enhance learning, teaching, and assessment;

(b) teach and lead curriculum development in English language education, including AI-integrated syllabus/assessment design and student guidance on responsible AI use;

(c) make a considerable contribution to the various aspects of the English Language Centre’s work and digital initiatives through committee membership; and

(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Language Education Institute or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a master’s degree in English Language Education / TESOL / Applied Linguistics / Education or a related discipline;

(b) have a recognised language teaching qualification;

(c) possess at least four years’ relevant post-qualification experience at tertiary level, with a good track record of teaching English in higher education;

(d) have experience in course and instructional design, including technology-enhanced learning;

(e) have demonstrated strong commitment to excellence in teaching;

(f) have demonstrated pedagogic AI competencies for English language education; and

(g) be a highly proficient English speaker.

Applicants should be active members within the discipline of language education as evidenced through participation in relevant conferences, the production of language teaching materials, and/or instructional design. Applications are particularly welcome from teachers with expertise in EAP/academic literacy, multimodal communication, instructional and curriculum design, AI/GenAI-enhanced language pedagogy, or other areas of Applied Linguistics if of direct relevance to Language Education.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their qualifications and experience would enable them to effectively perform the duties of the post.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 1 June 2026.