Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Animation)

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research.  We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas.  Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship.  Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

Being the first such institution in the region, the School was founded to nurture a new generation of interdisciplinary artists and creative media professionals, and to develop new ideas and technologies for the creative industries in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and abroad. Now over two decades later, it continues to espouse and advance these aims as the clear leader in its field.

Students are trained across a range of practical disciplines spanning digital media art, animation, film, photography, and computer games. The School bridges the boundaries between art, technology, and computer science, and between traditional and new media, as well as seeking to combine creativity both with critical thinking and with an entrepreneurial vision.

Its internationally recruited faculty members are amongst the foremost artists and researchers in the field.  They bring a global perspective and have forged many institutional partnerships for the School. Graduates have consistently demonstrated high employability, with over 90% now working as independent artists and professionals in the creative industries, film, television, advertising, publishing, gaming, media production and post-production. Many have won prestigious international and local awards for creative and technical innovation.

The School offers teaching loads commensurate with the requirements of a research university, start-up research grants, and ample opportunities for professional development.

The appointee will teach narrative animation and join a well-established animation programme with a strong team of faculty.  S/he is expected to make significant contributions to teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and advise postgraduate research students; play an active role in curriculum development, management and design; maintain an active research profile; actively seek external grants and contracts to support research endeavours; provide service to the School and University governance; and contribute to professional engagement, networking, and outreach activities that enhance the academic and professional life of the School.

A PhD in related disciplines, with outstanding professional credentials.  S/he should possess a strong track record of creation and innovation in narrative animation.

Candidates to be considered for the rank of Associate Professor and above should also have:

• A track record to demonstrate ability to take a leadership role in one of the School’s core areas of learning and research;
• A record of university teaching with experience in curriculum development, interdisciplinary programmes, and postgraduate supervision; and
• Track record of successful industry collaboration.

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).  Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk , or from the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : scmjob@cityu.edu.hk ).

To apply, please submit an online application and include the following documents:

Nominations can be sent directly to the School of Creative Media (email: scmjob@cityu.edu.hk ).  Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Departments, specifying the position applied for.  The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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Worldwide recognition ranking #62 (QS 2025) and #78 (THE 2025); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024 & 2025); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #15 (THE 2024) and #10 (QS 2025)