The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Media Design and Technology for academic coordination work for all programmes and assist in curriculum development of the undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. He/She is also responsible for teaching courses in research (PaR) studies, in addition to teaching courses in the postholder’s area of specialism.
Required Qualifications:
(a) A relevant MFA degree and/or professional training/experience to an equivalent level.
(b) Significant and proven professional experience in the postholder’s area of specialism.
(c) A minimum of six years’ experience of teaching in a Performing Arts conservatoire context, preferably to Master’s level.
(d) At least four years’ of experience in media design/interactive media and the related technologies in a performing arts conservatoire context; and/or graphic, animation and visual programming in commercial applications, or in other related areas professionally.
(e) Experience in curriculum design, writing and implementation according to established quality assurance frameworks.
(f) Ability to contribute to the BFA and MFA in Theatre and Entertainment Arts programmes.
(g) A good understanding of developments of the postholder’s area of specialism within the international arena.
(h) Fluency in spoken and written English.
Additional Desirable Criteria:
(i) Experience in teaching in a multi-cultural context.
(j) Fluency in spoken and written Chinese.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointments will be made on a two-year contract, with possibility of renewal, subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity payment equal up to 15% of basic salary earned during the contract period will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Housing subsidy will be provided to the eligible appointee. The current standard rate of income tax in Hong Kong is 15%.
APPLICATIONS
Interested parties should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae to:
The Human Resources Office
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Email: hro@hkapa.edu
Closing date for application is 28 October 2017. Please quote the reference code on the application.
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