Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
Applications are now invited for the following post: Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (Post Ref.: 25/307).
The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries.
DACI is inviting applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Teaching to contribute to teaching in the areas of Digital Animation, VR/AR, interactive art or Cinematography, to commence in August 2026. The appointee is expected to:
teach relevant courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
supervise postgraduate and/or undergraduate capstone projects;
contribute to service and development of the Department;
undertake other duties as assigned by the University.
The appointee will teach a wide range of subjects, including “VR/AR Workshop”, “Production Design”, “Interactive Art” or other digital art electives, and provide thesis supervision. Service for this role includes academic advising and student recruitment.
General Requirements
Applicants for the position should have a strong Ph D degree. Key criteria for shortlisted candidates include:
A strong teaching record;
Ability to teach and design courses in Digital Animation, VR/AR, interactive art or Cinematography at the BA and MA levels;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developing meaningful collaborations with students and colleagues in a liberal arts setting.
Shortlisted candidates are required to provide information about their research records, evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects and will be requested to provide a sample course syllabus in the relevant field before the interview.
Appointment
The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.
Appointment will normally be made on a renewable contract of two years, which is subject to review and mutual agreement.
Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click “Apply Now” to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant’s consent has been given for providing references.
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