Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (HCI and Visual Design) in the School of Creative Media [Ref. E/226/09]

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education.  As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.  The University has eight Colleges/Schools.  As part of its pursuit of excellence, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, data science, energy and environment, science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, law, veterinary medicine and life sciences. 

Applications are invited for the above substantiation-track faculty position : 

Being the first such institution in the region, the School was founded to nurture a new generation of interdisciplinary artists and creative media professionals, and to develop new ideas and technologies for the creative industries in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and abroad.  Now over a decade later, it continues to espouse and advance these aims as the clear leader in its field.

Students are trained across disciplines spanning computer science, visual arts and design, creative writing, cultural studies and digital technology.  The School bridges the boundaries between art and science as well as integrates traditional and new media.  It values applied creativity, cultural awareness, and critical thinking as much as business sense and entrepreneurial success.

Its internationally recruited faculty members are amongst the foremost artists and researchers in the field, and they have brought a global perspective and forged many institutional partnerships for the School.  Graduates have consistently demonstrated high employability, with over 90% now working as independent artists and professionals in the creative industries, film, television, advertising, publishing, gaming, media production and post-production.  Many have won prestigious international and local awards for creative and technical innovation. 

The School offers teaching loads commensurate with the requirements of a research university, start-up research grants, and ample opportunities for professional development.

 

Duties

Teach on average four courses a year, and assume an academic and administrative leadership role; perform research at the intersection of HCI, visual design, creative coding, and/or data visualization; and teach graphic design, information design, and creative coding for artists.

The appointee is also expected to teach on both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculums and advise postgraduate research students; play an active role in curriculum development, management, and design; maintain an active research and practice profile with a focus on contemporary and future development and applications of computational media; actively seek external grants and contracts to support research and creative endeavors; provide service to the School and University governance; and contribute to professional engagement, networking, and outreach activities in computational media that enhance the academic and professional life of the School.



Requirements

A PhD in related disciplines.  Recognized international research and/or practice profile; strong background in engineering and/or design; and a track-record of applying the knowledge to contemporary issues at the intersection of arts, culture, technology and society are required.

Candidates with interdisciplinary research and teaching interests are especially welcome.



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 Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include the following documents:

  1. Cover letter outlining creative vision, career trajectory, and where applicable, teaching philosophy
  2. Detailed CV (including information of all professional and research outputs)
  3. Teaching evaluations if available
  4. Electronic/online copies (pdf) of two significant recent publications and/or online references of two significant recent creative works

 

Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the School, specifying the position applied for.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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

Worldwide recognition ranking 49th, and 4th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2018); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (ARWU survey 2016); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2017).