Raymond R. Wong Endowed Professor in Media Ethics
- Employer
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 27, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Hong Kong Baptist University
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
Founded in 1968, the School of Communication comprises the Academy
of Film, Department of Communication Studies and Department of
Journalism, offering 20 programmes at the sub-degree, undergraduate
and postgraduate levels to 2,000 students. As a leading school of
communication, journalism, and film studies in the Asia-Pacific
region, its faculty members work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary
academic environment that entails collaboration across multiple
fields of study.
Raymond R. Wong Endowed Professor in Media Ethics
(PR0196/20-21)
The School now invites applications for the above position from
candidates with the following caliber:
1. Qualifications and Professional
Experience
Candidates should have a minimum of 20 years of journalistic
experience, of which at least 10 years must be at senior editorial
management levels, and a commensurate academic background. Senior
editorial experience in Hong Kong would be an added
advantage.
2. Dedication to Teaching and
Mentoring
The appointed candidate shall have a strong passion for nurturing
both undergraduate and postgraduate students with the latest
thinking, knowledge and ethical practice in the news media. Drawing
on his/her extensive industry experience, he/she will play an
active role in facilitating students’ experiential learning,
designing new curricula, ensuring programmes are kept abreast of
developments in the news media, and equipping students with the
necessary knowledge and skills to meet the changing demands of the
industry.
3. Professional Contacts and Knowledge
Transfer
As a bridge between the communication industry and the School of
Communication, the appointed candidate will lead the advancement of
knowledge and practice in journalistic ethics both within the
School and in the newsrooms of local and international media as
well as new media. While academic research may not be the primary
focus of his/her work, he/she is expected to champion ethical
practice in journalism and foster dialogues about media ethics in
Hong Kong, across the region and beyond.
The successful candidate may be appointed as an Endowed Professor
or an Endowed Professor of Practice depending on his/her experience
and academic qualifications. The initial appointment is for three
years.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU
e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) together with (i) a cover
letter showing a close match between qualifications and job
requirements with supporting documents; and (ii) recent teaching
evaluation results. Applicants should also request two referees to
send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated
above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Personnel Office
(Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk). Those not invited for interview 4
months after the closing date may consider their applications
unsuccessful. All application materials including publication
samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after
completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details
of the Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at
http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for
the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to
the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 5 February 2021
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