[KineJapan] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Digital Media/Film in the Division of Humanities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

[Daisy Yan Du]

The Division of Humanities of the Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology (HKUST) is searching for suitable candidates to fill a
tenure-track faculty position in the discipline of *Digital Media/Film* with
an expected start date of July 2, 2025. The position is at the rank of
Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full
Professor level will also be considered.

The Division is especially interested in scholars whose teaching and
research address the intersections of media theory, digital technology, and
culture, with a preference for candidates whose work approaches Asia from a
transnational or comparative framework. Research agendas may include such
topics as digital film and television, digital art and media theories,
video game studies, transmedia storytelling, network culture or social
media studies.

*Applicants should have a PhD degree in Media/Film studies. The successful
candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research
and teaching and show promise for publications with international
impact.  Prior publications, especially in leading journals, will be highly
valued.*

In addition to a master’s degree program in Chinese Culture and research
postgraduate program at both master’s and doctoral levels under the broad
arena of Humanities, the Division of Humanities offers general education
courses for all undergraduates at HKUST. Together with the Division of
Social Science, the Division of Humanities offers a multidisciplinary
undergraduate major program of BSc in Global China Studies. Further
information about the Division can be found at https://huma.hkust.edu.hk/.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be
provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable.  Initial
appointment will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to
mutual agreement.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.

*Application Procedure *
Applications should be sent via Interfolio at
https://apply.interfolio.com/156617
<https://apply.interfolio.com/156617>
with
(i) a cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching; (ii)
full CV; (iii) two writing samples of chapter/article length work, all in
PDF format; and (iv) record of teaching performance and/or outlines of two
proposed undergraduate courses. Three reference letters should be submitted
via Interfolio.  The Search and Appointments Committee of the Division will
begin to review the applications from *15 November 2024*.  The review
process will continue until the position is filled.

*(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other
employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the **Personal
Information Collection Statement* <https://hro.hkust.edu.hk/rcpics>* before
submission of application.)*

*HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core
values of **inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.*
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/kinejapan/attachments/20241014/9410ac8f/attachment.html>