{"id":5197,"date":"2024-10-14T20:08:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T12:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acas.world\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2024-10-14T20:08:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T12:08:22","slug":"tenure-track-assistant-professor-position-in-digital-media-film-in-the-division-of-humanities-at-the-hong-kong-university-of-science-and-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acas.world\/cn\/2024\/10\/14\/tenure-track-assistant-professor-position-in-digital-media-film-in-the-division-of-humanities-at-the-hong-kong-university-of-science-and-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Digital Media\/Film in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is searching for suitable candidates to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the discipline of Digital Media\/Film<\/strong> with an expected start date of July 2, 2025. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered.<\/p>\n

The Division is especially interested in scholars whose teaching and research address the intersections of media theory, digital technology, and culture, with a preference for candidates whose work approaches Asia from a transnational or comparative framework. Research agendas may include such topics as digital film and television, digital art and media theories, video game studies, transmedia storytelling, network culture or social media studies.<\/p>\n

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Media\/Film studies. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and show promise for publications with international impact.  Prior publications, especially in leading journals, will be highly valued.<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition to a master\u2019s degree program in Chinese Culture and research postgraduate program at both master\u2019s and doctoral levels under the broad arena of Humanities, the Division of Humanities offers general education courses for all undergraduates at HKUST. Together with the Division of Social Science, the Division of Humanities offers a multidisciplinary undergraduate major program of BSc in Global China Studies. Further information about the Division can be found at https:\/\/huma.hkust.edu.hk\/<\/a>.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor David Cheng Chang, Chair of the Search and Appointments Committee at changcheng@ust.hk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable.  Initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.<\/p>\n

Application Procedure <\/strong>
\nApplications should be sent via Interfolio at https:\/\/apply.interfolio.com\/156617<\/a> with (i) a cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching; (ii) full CV; (iii) two writing samples of chapter\/article length work, all in PDF format; and (iv) record of teaching performance and\/or outlines of two proposed undergraduate courses. Three reference letters should be submitted via Interfolio.  The Search and Appointments Committee of the Division will begin to review the applications from 15 November 2024<\/strong>.  The review process will continue until the position is filled.<\/p>\n

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the <\/em>Personal Information Collection Statement<\/em><\/a> before submission of application.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of<\/strong>
\ninclusiveness, diversity, and respect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t