Applications are invited for appointment as Professor of Practice/Associate of Practice in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 534481), to commence in September 2026 or from as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
School of Future Media
The School of Future Media (SFM) strives to advance education, research, and creative work across the fields of journalism, documentary film making, global creative industries, and AI applications across media fields and genres, such as film making, games, and animation.
The SFM takes an integrated approach to explore the intersections of AI, technology, humanities and the creative arts to foster multidisciplinary research and creative production. The SFM also seeks to collaborate with other disciplines across the University and with the industry. For more information about the School, please visit https://hkums.hku.hk/.
The Position
The positions are open to all areas in one or more of the following or related fields, including but not limited to:
· AI and generative AI in filmmaking
· Animation and game design
· Immersive and interactive media
· Computer vision
· Data journalism, data analytics, and technologies
· Business and finance journalism
· Digital humanities
· AI applications in journalism practices
· Entrepreneurship and innovation
· Global creative industries with expertise in one or more of the following areas: gaming and digital humanities, visual arts and museum studies, music and performing arts, visual communications.
Requirements
· A highly accomplished professional from the industry/public sector
· A Master’s degree or above in journalism, communication or related fields, with at least 15 years of professional and practical experience in the journalism, film production or media industries, preferably with 5 of those years in senior management positions, as well as proven exceptional contributions to the industry at national/regional and international levels
· Extensive teaching and supervisory experience in media education and curriculum design is required, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in either teaching or conducting training at tertiary or professional level
· Proven leadership experience in administration, programme and curriculum development, and experience in China and Asia are advantages
· Applicants with lesser qualification and experience may be considered for appointment for Associate Professor of Practice
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will engage in teaching and curriculum development, knowledge exchange and community engagement. They are also expected to remain active in professional, research or creative activities. He/She will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, as well as to undertake administrative duties at the Division and/or School levels.
What We Offer
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a teaching statement, (3) relevant teaching evaluations, (4) portfolio of accomplishments in the industry, as well as the contact information of three referees on the online application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. For further enquiries, please contact Professor Ruby Yang at director.hkums@hku.hk.
