Research Assistant Professor in Digital Arts, Curating, and Media Industries
Join Lingnan University’s Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries to teach postgraduate courses, supervise student projects, and advance research in East Asian creative landscapes.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in art history, museum studies, or creative/media industries, seeking to combine teaching, research, and mentorship in a vibrant interdisciplinary setting.
Overview
Lingnan University in Hong Kong invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant Professor position within the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI). This role focuses on teaching postgraduate courses in art history, curating, media, and creative industries, while contributing to student recruitment and departmental research productivity. The successful candidate will engage with the MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH) and MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) programmes, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic academic environment. The position emphasizes both pedagogical excellence and research impact, particularly in East Asian creative industries and regional cultural landscapes. Applicants should demonstrate a strong academic background, teaching experience, and a commitment to advancing scholarly contributions in the field.
What you'll do
- Teach postgraduate courses in art history, curating, media, and creative industries, covering topics such as material culture, aesthetics, and East Asian creative industries.
- Supervise student capstone projects and contribute to student recruitment and admissions for the MA programmes.
- Develop and apply for competitive research grants, particularly through the Research Grants Council (RGC).
- Collaborate with faculty and students to advance interdisciplinary research in digital arts and creative industries.
- Engage in departmental research initiatives and contribute to the overall research productivity of the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in art history, museum studies, or creative/media industries, or an equivalent qualification
Language: English proficiency (level not specified)
Instruction: English
Publications: Good track record of referred publications, awards, or competitive grants
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications, awards, or competitive grants
- Experience or strong capability in teaching postgraduate courses
- Ability to supervise student capstone projects
- Familiarity with East Asian art, media, and creative industries
- Strong pedagogical skills for interdisciplinary subjects
- Candidates must have obtained or been conferred their PhD within the last five years prior to the appointment commencement date
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-28 · open until filled
Submit an online application via the provided portal. Ensure your application includes all required documents and clearly demonstrate your qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of PhD degree or equivalent qualification
- Publication list or portfolio
- Letters of recommendation (number not specified)
Contact
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