Assistant Professor (Ref: 2600228)

Assistant Professor (Ref: 2600228)

Department of Cultural and Creative Arts

Faculty of Humanities

As a distinguished arts education provider in the region, the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts is dedicated to fostering a creative and dynamic learning environment in Music, the Visual Arts, and other art-related disciplines, while simultaneously promoting high standards of professionalism in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer. Our aim is to nurture innovative educators, artists, enterprising community-based arts practitioners, creative thinkers, and cultural leaders, equipping them with the necessary levels of competence, compassion, and artistic excellence to thrive in the 21st Century.

The Department is now accepting applications for the post of Assistant Professor in the areas of music technology/engineering, music industry, popular music/jazz, electroacoustic music, and music education. Candidates should possess a relevant doctoral degree. They should be active researchers with a strong track record in research and teaching, be able to continue conducting research that attracts competitive external funding and leads to publications in top-tier international journals and conferences. They should be fluent in English, and the ability to speak Putonghua is a plus.

The appointee will participate in activities related to teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service. The appointee will be responsible for applying for research and project funding, generating high-quality research and/or creative output, and contributing to curriculum/programme development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels while partaking in departmental activities and management. The appointee may be required to travel outside of Hong Kong and undertake work including teaching duties as assigned by the University, where necessary.

For information on the Department, please visit https://www.eduhk.hk/cca/en/.

For enquiries, please contact the Head (acting) of Department, Dr Prudence Lau at plklau@eduhk.hk.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV on or before 30 April 2026. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.