Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Creative Industries
Join Lingnan University as a tenure-track faculty member in Creative Industries to drive teaching, research, and innovation.
Best for:Best for experienced scholars and educators in art history, media studies, or creative arts with a strong publication record and grant-securing experience.
Overview
Lingnan University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor within the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI). The appointee will lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise student projects, and conduct high-impact research in areas such as creative industries, digital arts, and media studies. Candidates with expertise in digital art, AI in cultural production, creator economies, and social media are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also contribute to academic administration, competitive grant acquisition, and department development.
What you'll do
- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervise capstone projects.
- Publish high-quality research outputs in top-tier journals and university press monographs.
- Prepare and submit competitive grant applications to external funding bodies such as the Research Grants Council.
- Recruit and advise PhD students while mentoring undergraduate students.
- Provide administrative service and contribute to the operational growth of the department and university.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD degree in art history, media studies, or creative arts
Language: English proficiency suitable for academic instruction and research
Instruction: English
Publications: A proven record of top-tiered journal publications and/or monographs from reputable university presses.
- Proven track record of high-quality publications and competitive grant acquisition
- Experience in teaching or developing courses in creative industries, art history, or digital humanities
- Demonstrated ability to supervise student projects and mentor research postgraduates
- Administrative capability in leadership, curricular development, or community engagement
- Applicants for Professor or Associate Professor ranks must hold at least 6 years of full-time academic appointment in tertiary education.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-13 · open until filled
Submit your application online through the university's portal by providing the required documents and contact information for at least three professional referees. Review of applications begins on October 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
- CV
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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