Research Assistant Professor in Media Art, Game Design, Environment & Interior Design
Interdisciplinary research and teaching role in design theory, media art, and game/environmental design at a top-ranked global university.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in design, media arts, or related fields, seeking to combine creative practice with academic leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
This position at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design offers a research-focused role with teaching responsibilities in media art, game design, environment, and interior design. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research, publish in peer-reviewed journals or create design outputs, secure external grants, and contribute to undergraduate/postgraduate education. The School of Design, renowned for its transdisciplinary approach and global ranking in art and design, seeks applicants with a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a proven ability to bridge creative and theoretical design practices. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, design intelligence, and applied research to drive innovation in Hong Kong and beyond.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research as the primary duty, focusing on media art, game design, environment, or interior design, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Secure external research grants (e.g., General Research Fund) as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator to fund innovative projects.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals or produce a body of design work that advances knowledge in the field.
- Deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum development and student mentorship.
- Contribute to departmental service activities, such as committee work, peer review, and institutional initiatives.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to develop interdisciplinary research projects aligned with the School’s pillars: Design Intelligence, Design for Virtue, and Design Wellbeings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean or School leadership.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in relevant disciplines such as Media Art, Game Design, Environment and Interior Design, or a closely related field
Language: High proficiency in written and spoken English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-level creative and theoretical research in design disciplines
- Experience in securing external research grants (e.g., General Research Fund)
- Proven teaching skills with the ability to deliver engaging and effective instruction at multiple academic levels
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English for academic and professional communication
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-disciplinary research projects
- At least two years of postdoctoral research experience (preferred)
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-14 · open until filled
Applicants must submit a letter of application declaring a focus area of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement explaining how they plan to collaborate with other disciplines. Applications are to be submitted through PolyU’s career website.
- Letter of application declaring focus area of expertise
- Updated curriculum vitae
- One-page statement of research explaining interdisciplinary collaboration plans
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