In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The Academy’s six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners.

The School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts offers a dynamic range of production-related courses in performing and entertainment arts. From theatre to theme parks and live events, the School’s professionally focused programmes are designed to prepare students for exciting careers in entertainment and the cultural industries. In addition to its MFA, BFA, Diploma and Certificate Programmes in Set and Costume Design, Costume Technology, Property Making, Scenic Art, Lighting Design and Technology, Sound Design and Technology, Music Production, Stage & Event Management and Technical Direction; recognising today’s and tomorrow’s needs for top production crew by local and regional entertainment companies, the School also offers fast-track intensive courses.

The postholder will be responsible for teaching in both production environment and theoretical classes, conducting practice-as-research works and supervising students in research and productions. The appointee will also work with Head of Media Design and Technology in curriculum planning and course development, as well as research in emerging technologies and developing digital strategies.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate: 
(a) A relevant Master’s Degree and/or professional training/experience to an equivalent level.
(b) Significant professional experience in the postholder’s area of specialism, with a primary focus in one or more of the followings:
-  Digital media for theatre production;
-  Digital and/or interactive media design for entertainment or art installation;
- Scenography in integrated media / cross-disciplinary production;
- Inter-disciplinary research.
(c) Significant experience, with a minimum of five years’ experience of teaching in Performing Arts conservatoire context, preferably to Master’s level.
(d) Experience in MFA and/or BFA curriculum design, writing and implementation according to established quality assurance framework.
(e) Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and students.
(f) Ability to promote programme activities to the wide community, e.g. outreach and in-reach projects.
(g) A good understanding of international developments in the postholder’s area of specialism.
(h) Experience in teaching in a multi-cultural context.
(i) Fluency in written and spoken English.

Additional Desirable Criteria: 
(j) Experience in teaching and mentoring students in a multi-cultural context;
(k) Experience in laboratory/ facility planning & project management;
(l)  Fluency in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin and Cantonese.

Applicants with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment at Lecturer grade.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  Renewal of contract is subject to performance.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee.  Expected commencement date on August 2024 (subject to mutual agreement).