Department of English and Communication
Specialist (Artificial Intelligence and Language Technologies)
(Ref. 260522011-IE)
Duties
The appointee will advance the Department’s AI vision in language teaching and learning, aligning with the University’s commitment to leadership in AI-enhanced education and research. He/She will be required to:
(a) support and assist in developing AI-related initiatives in teaching, learning, research, and knowledge transfer within the Department;
(b) scout, assess, and introduce emerging AI hardware and software tools and platforms relevant to communication, language education, writing instruction, and academic productivity;
(c) support, maintain and upgrade legacy systems by transforming them into AI-based applications, dashboards, or prototypes to support departmental operation and foster innovation;
(d) assist in managing AI-enhanced research projects, including procurement and model deployment across various hardware and software platforms, while collaborating with departmental staff;
(e) lead user training, documentation, and outreach to build internal AI capabilities and increase the visibility of their impact;
(f) liaise with internal units to ensure alignment with institutional AI directions; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours for activities organised by the University and/or the Department.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree/a recognised certificate or diploma or an equivalent qualification in Computing or Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Language/Education Technologies, Digital Humanities, or a related discipline, with at least three years of relevant experience;
(b) demonstrate strong interest in or experience with AI hardware and software applications (such as chatbot fine-tuning or development of custom AI tools) in education, communication, the humanities, or related fields;
(c) possess strong technical literacy in emerging AI hardware, software tools and APIs, and be adept at working across both low-code/no-code and scripting environments;
(d) preferably have experience in research support, including project coordination, data annotation, evaluation, and impact reporting, as well as knowledge of maintaining research-related application software such as Qualtrics, SPSS, MAXQDA, Wmatrix, NVivo, Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA), etc;
(e) have excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical skills, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into accessible solutions for diverse stakeholders;
(f) possess knowledge of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and other hardware products suited for Neural Processing Units (NPUs);
(g) have knowledge of Windows OS, IIS, Office 365, MacOS and Linux;
(h) have knowledge of application development tools built with AI agents, such as Visual Studio Code;
(i) have knowledge of online meeting software with AI capabilities such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc;
(j) be proactive, flexible, and visionary, with a collaborative mindset and strong initiative in identifying and pursuing new opportunities, and the ability to work effectively as a team player; and
(k) have proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.
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 4 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 22 May 2026