Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (HCI/Visualisation/Computer Vision/ArtTech)

Global Scholar Recruitment Campaign

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research.  We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas.  Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

•     biomedical science and engineering

•     veterinary science

•     computer science and data science

•     neuroscience and neural engineering

•     bio-statistics and AI-healthcare

•     smart/semi-conductor manufacturing

•     AI/robotics/autonomous systems

•     aerospace and microelectronics engineering

•     energy generation and storage

•     digital business and innovation management

•     fintech and business analytics

•     computational social sciences

•     digital humanities

•     digital and new media

•     law and technology

•     private law

•     healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship.  Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (HCI/Visualisation/Computer Vision/ArtTech) in the School of Creative Media [Ref. C/774/09]

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 two decades later, it continues to espouse and advance these aims as the clear leader in its field.

Students are trained across disciplines spanning computer science, media art and design, creative writing, cultural studies and digital technology.  The School bridges the boundaries between art and science as well as integrating 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.

We are looking for scholars/artists focusing on interactive, immersive, and/or playable art and media from a creative and production-oriented perspective.

Duties :  The candidates will be expected to 1) teach hands-on courses (e.g., Visual Communication, Creative Coding, Physical Computing, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Machine Learning for Artists) in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the School of Creative Media, along with elective courses in their specific area of specialty; 2) assume a programme leadership role in the planned MSc programme in ArtTech in the School; 3) maintain an active research profile and supervise research students; 4) provide service to School and University governance; and 5) contribute to professional engagement, networking, and outreach activities that enhance the academic and professional life of the School.

Requirements :  A PhD in Computer Science or related disciplines and an excellent proven record of research scholarship and publication.  Preference will be given to candidates with strong research background in Human-Computer Interaction, Visualisation, and Computer Vision, especially which is applied to ArtTech.

Candidates to be considered for the rank of Associate Professor and above should also have:

•     A track record to demonstrate ability to take a leadership role in one of School’s core areas of learning and research;

•     A record of university teaching with experience in curriculum development, interdisciplinary programmes, and postgraduate supervision; and

•     Track record of successful industry collaboration.

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 School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : scmjob@cityu.edu.hk).

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; and

4.     Electronic/online copies (pdf) of two significant recent publications and/or online references of two significant recent creative works.

Nominations can be sent directly to the School of Creative Media (email: scmjob@cityu.edu.hk).  Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are 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 Departments, specifying the position applied for.  The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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