Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Interactive Digital Art)

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Job Type: FullTime
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Global Scholar Recruitment Campaign 

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research.  We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas.  

Applications and nominations are invited for: 

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Interactive Digital Art) in the School of Creative Media [Ref. C/763/09] 

Duties: The appointee will be expected to 1) teach hands-on production core courses in undergraduate programmes, elective courses in their area of specialty and some postgraduate courses, and advise postgraduate research students; 2) play an active role in curriculum development, management, and design; 3) maintain an active research and practice profile with a focus on contemporary and future development and applications of creative media; 4) provide service to School and University governance; and 5) contribute to professional engagement, networking, and outreach activities. 

Requirements: A PhD in Creative Media or related disciplines and a record of research scholarship and publication.  Given the School's focus on technological literacy, we welcome candidates whose work demonstrates critical awareness and technical grasp of the hardware and software technologies that underlie current and future developments in the field. 

A successful candidate would also possess substantial expertise and internationally recognised track record in creative work and/or production (e.g. exhibitions and/or awards), a coherent vision for the development of their field in relation to society and industry, along with thorough knowledge of the history, theory, and practice of digital and interactive art and media. 

Candidates to be considered for the rank of Associate Professor and above should also have: 

  • A track record to demonstrate ability to take a leadership role in one of the School’s core areas of learning and research;
  • A record of university teaching with experience in curriculum development, interdisciplinary programmes, and postgraduate supervision; and
  • Track record of successful industry collaboration. 

Salary and Conditions of Service 

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).  Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. 

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : [email protected]). 

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae through our career portal (please click Apply to access). Nominations can be sent directly to the School of Creative Media (email: [email protected]).  Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted subsequently to submit full application materials. 

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. 

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