Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching
Dr Raymond Wong Research Centre for Arts Technology and Business
(Post Ref.: 24/309)

The Centre is searching for Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Teaching who can support research, teaching, and knowledge transfer activities in the areas of arts, technology, and business. The appointee will be mainly responsible for (a) overseeing academic programs with a focus on design and technology in business school, (b) engaging in teaching and learning activities, including coordinating and instructing inter-disciplinary courses and managing and mentoring students, (c) conducting research activities, such as applying for internal and external grants, publishing papers in top-tier journals, and presenting findings at conferences, (d) undertaking knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship activities, particularly in interdisciplinary projects that integrate design and technology, with a focus on interactive arts, (e) managing product development initiatives, providing guidance to startup ventures, securing funding, and mentoring teams for entrepreneurial success, (f) contributing to other administrative matters as assigned by the supervisors.

General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a Ph.D. degree in Interactive Arts, Information Technology, or a related field; (ii) experience in academic program management and pedagogy innovation; (iii) a track record of quality publications and grants-based research in areas relevant to the center’s profile; (iv) a proven entrepreneurial background with experience in leading successful projects is a plus; (v) proficiency in English and Mandarin; and (vi) a diverse skill set encompassing Interactive Design Development, Product Design, Digitalization, Project Management, and Cultural Digitalization.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.