Professor in the School of Future Media
Join a pioneering interdisciplinary school at the forefront of media innovation.
Best for:Best for scholars with expertise in media, AI, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
The University of Hong Kong is seeking a Tenure-Track Professor for its newly established School of Future Media, which focuses on the intersection of journalism, documentary filmmaking, artificial intelligence, and creative industries. The role involves contributing to teaching, supervising postgraduate students, conducting impactful research, and engaging in administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relevant fields and a commitment to advancing education and research in media studies.
What you'll do
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development.
- Supervise postgraduate students in their academic pursuits.
- Conduct high-quality research that impacts the field.
- Engage in administrative duties within the School.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. in film production, journalism, media studies, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or related fields.
Language: English; proficiency in relevant languages is a plus.
Instruction: English
Publications: A distinguished record of impactful research publications.
- Commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
- Proven track record in academic leadership.
- Experience in university-level administration.
- Strong connections in the media industry, particularly in China or the Asia-Pacific region.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-04 · open until filled
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to Heidrick & Struggles. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
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