Chair Professor/Professor in School of Culture and Creativity
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Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU)
China, Zhuhai
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Salary & Benefits: commensurate with experience
About Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU)
Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU (formerly known as Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)) is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, and School of General Education together offer a total of 30 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 9,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts college in China. Please visit the university website for more information: https://www.uic.edu.cn/en/
About the School of Culture and Creativity
The School of Culture and Creativity aims to offer a comprehensive, transformative and multidisciplinary approach to the studies of culture, media, design and creative industries. A range of programmes with a strong creative and practical focus will be offered by the School of Culture and Creativity, including the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Animation and Interactive Media, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Culture, Creativity and Management, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Cinema and Television, the Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Media Arts and Design, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Performance, Master of Arts in communication - Film TV & New Media Concentration, Master of Arts in communication - Interactive Media Studies Concentration. For more information, please visit: https://scc.uic.edu.cn/en/.
Talent Requisition
The School of Culture and Creativity of the College is now inviting established researchers or scholars of international stature who can take a role of intellectual leadership, contributing to develop the School’s research strategy. The appointee with background in Metaverse Technologies, Generative AI, Computational Media, Animation and Interactive Media, Media Arts and Design, Virtual Production, Film, Television and New Media, Game Design/Development, Art Technology are welcome.
Job Requirement
Candidates should have a PhD degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are required to demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research leading to impactful outcomes, such as publication in high-quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and other types of scholarly work, or creative outputs as appropriate & recognized by their disciplines. Meanwhile, they are also expected to have a commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments.
Benefit and Appointment Terms
Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance. Appointments to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.
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