Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Assistant Professor
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post .: 26/206)

The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) provides conceptual and practical training for students seeking careers in the burgeoning creative and cultural industries in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area, and beyond. The Department offers three BA (Hon) programmes (Animation and Digital Arts; Film and Visual Arts; Creative Media Industries) and two MA programmes (Creative and Media Industries; Curating and Art History). The appointee will teach a wide range of subjects including animation, digital arts and immersive media, film and media studies, art history and curation. For more information about the programmes, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/.

DACI is inviting applications for fixed-term position of Research Assistant Professor to contribute to teaching and development of the Taught Master Programmes: MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH) and MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI). The appointee is expected to: i) teach courses in two of the following areas: art history, curating, media and creative industries; ii) student recruitment and admission, and iii) contribute to the research productivity of the Department and apply for RGC grants.

Requirements

Applicants for the position should have:

(i)  A PhD degree in art history, museum studies, or creative/media industries;

(ii) Good track record of referred publications, awards or competitive grants;

(iii) Experience or strong capability in teaching postgraduate courses and supervising student capstone projects;

(iv) Familiarity with regional creative landscapes, including East Asian art, media, and creative industries.

(v)   Ability to teach material culture, art and aesthetics, East Asian creative industries or AI and creative industries will have an advantage.

Candidates should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. 

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The 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.

Application Procedure (online application only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer.  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.