Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Media Arts and Design (Ref: DCC210902)

BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) is located in Zhuhai, one of the most environmental-friendly cities in China, with Hong Kong to the east and Macao to the south. UIC, jointly founded by Beijing Normal University (BNU) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is the first full-scale collaboration between academic institutions from mainland China and Hong Kong. As a liberal arts college, UIC aims to produce graduates with an international perspective, fluent in both English and Chinese, with knowledge and experience of China, Hong Kong and the world at large. UIC offers undergraduate courses with English as the medium of instruction from four academic Divisions: Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Technology and Culture & Creativity. UIC established the Graduate School in 2017 and started to offer Postgraduate Programmes, including Taught Master's Programmes in addition to Research Postgraduate Programmes that lead to MPhil or PhD degrees.

UIC now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in February 2022: 

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Media Arts and Design (Ref: DCC210902)

Job Description 

Candidates with expertise in the following areas: 2-D and 3-D design, product design, media design, interactive design, museum, exhibition design & management in Creative Industries etc. S/he is able to be responsible for teaching, management, promotion, supervision, site visit and field trip, tutorial and caring for students. Practical experience in mainland, Greater Bay areas and overseas are preferable.

Job Requirement 

Candidates should have a PhD degree or have a Master’s degree of Design or Fine Arts with extensive working experience in a related discipline for more than 5 years. Candidates are required to know the academic theories and practices of the related art and design discipline. Good English and/or Chinese proficiency both in oral and written communication is required. Good research background is preferable. Candidates should be cooperative, patient and enthusiastic, at the same time, he/she is expected to be able to work under pressure with good problem-solving skills. Basic level of photographic and video softwares is preferable.In addition to uploading a detailed CV and job application form，please submit a portfolio of creative work limited to 20 examples in PDF format no bigger that 10MB (or provide a web link to an online portfolio) to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Preference will be given to candidates who have administrative experience and management skills.

Appointment Terms

Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and medical insurance. Continuation of appointment beyond the initial term will be subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/523.

*If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The College reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.