Join a Leading Academic Hub in China — Shape the Future of Global Humanities
The Foreign Studies College at Hunan Normal University, a nationally top-ranked institution for foreign languages and literatures, invites applications for up to 8 open-rank faculty positions at the levels of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. We seek visionary scholars from around the world who are eager to contribute to our dynamic, interdisciplinary community in the following key areas:
l Literature & Digital Humanities: Scholars specializing in traditional or contemporary literary studies with a digital or interdisciplinary focus. We welcome expertise in transnational modernism, postcolonial studies, digital humanities, computational literary analysis, or media and narrative studies. A strong interest in cross-cultural literary dialogue and innovative methodologies is highly valued.
l Linguistics & AI-Driven Language Research: Candidates with research excellence in theoretical, applied, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, or related fields. Preferred specializations include cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, AI and NLP applications in language study, multilingualism, or technology-enhanced language education.
l Translation & Cross-cultural Communication Studies: Scholars capable of bridging translation studies with comparative literature, media adaptation, or intercultural communication. Focus areas may include audiovisual translation, technology in translation, cultural mediation, or cross-media storytelling.
l Regional & Global Communication Studies: Researchers engaged in area studies, international communication, media cultures, or global discourse analysis, with an emphasis on digital media, intercultural dialogue, or transnational public spheres.
Why Join Us?
l Academic Excellence: As one of China’s top 5% institutions in foreign language and literature studies, our college boasts a legacy of scholarly leadership—once chaired by the renowned writer Qian Zhongshu. We maintain strong global partnerships and provide a vibrant intellectual environment.
l Interdisciplinary Digital Humanities Platform: We are building a cutting-edge research initiative in digital humanities, offering resources for computational text analysis, digital archives, and cross-cultural data-driven projects. Collaborations across literature, linguistics, communication, and digital studies are actively encouraged and supported.
l Vibrant Location in Changsha: Live and work in a historically rich city with over 3,000 years of culture and a population of 10+ million. Changsha combines modern urban living with deep cultural heritage, excellent cuisine, green spaces, and a growing creative scene—offering an exceptional quality of life.
l Supportive & Flexible Work Environment: A moderate teaching load of 6–8 hours per week allows for a healthy balance between teaching, research, and academic collaboration. We welcome scholars without prior experience in China and provide support for cultural and pedagogical adaptation.
Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant field from an accredited university.
- Strong research profile with publications in recognized international venues.
- Demonstrated teaching ability or potential.
- For senior roles (Associate/Full Professor), a distinguished publication record and academic leadership are required.
- Outstanding candidates may be considered for national/provincial distinguished professor programs.
Appointment Terms:
- Start date: September 2026.
- Renewable contract with competitive, negotiable salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Teaching load adjustable across 3-4 courses per academic year.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials to the international office at internationalfsc@hunnu.edu.cn and Dr. Lihua Jiang at lhjiang@hunnu.edu.cn:
- Cover letter indicating your research interests, teaching philosophy, and salary expectations
- Updated CV
- Two writing samples (published or in progress)
- Three letters of recommendation
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Early submission is encouraged.
We welcome scholars from globally influential academic communities to bring their expertise and perspectives to our college. If you are passionate about advancing humanities scholarship in a collaborative, forward-looking environment, we look forward to hearing from you.