Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer (Creative Writing and Film at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media production, Transmedia narrative, Art direction, Film arts, Academic research, Creative production, Course planning, Curriculum development, Academic leadership, Interdisciplinary teaching, Programme administration, Cantonese, Putonghua, English

Industry

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Planning, development, coordination and delivery of courses (including classroom and/or studio teaching) in media production, transmedia narrative, art direction, or film arts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; Undertaking/engaging in academic research and/or creative production activities; Undertaking/engaging in scholarly and professional activities; Participating in School/University activities and administration; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean (A&SS) or his/her nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: An higher degree , preferably an earned doctorate, in media production, transmedia narrative, art direction, or film arts or in a relevant discipline with relevant teaching/professional experience including programme and course administration; Record of research and peer-reviewed publications, involvement in professional and community services & activities; and Teaching experience with an interdisciplinary approach will be an advantage; A good command of English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua) ; and Forward thinking in terms of programme development, familiar with the industrial practices, and knowledgeable about local and international educational standards in the professions. The level of appointment depends on the candidate’s academic background, experience and competence in academic leadership, teaching, research, scholarly publications, etc. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust” Overseas candidates who are successfully appointed by the University and below age 50 will be eligible to apply for the “Accommodation Programme for Overseas Young Teaching Staff” sponsored by the “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust”. This programme offers the opportunity to reside in assigned accommodation free of charge for a period of up to six months, subject to terms and conditions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will plan, develop, and deliver courses in media production, transmedia narrative, and film arts at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They are also expected to engage in academic research, creative production, and university administrative activities.