Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the School of Future Media (several posts)

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Future Media (31200)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534480
Application deadline
30 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach and conduct research in journalism, creative industries, or media-related fields within the School of Future Media.
  • Contribute to the development of programs and curriculum in emerging areas such as AI applications in media and creative industries.
  • Engage in research on AI and emerging technologies (XR/AR/VR) in media, communications, and creative sectors.
  • Collaborate with industry partners and foster synergy between academia and industry.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Journalism, Media/Game Studies, Computational Social Science, Computer Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields.
  • Track record of high-quality publications and/or innovative media applications development.
  • Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive research funding or investments in digital media projects.
  • Proven leadership in administration, program development, and curriculum design with experience in China and Asia.

Appointment

  • Full-time; Assistant Professors appointed on three-year fixed-term basis with possibility of renewal and tenure consideration; Professor/Associate Professor candidates may be considered for direct tenure subject to university approval.

Key Dates

  • Commencement date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • School establishment: October 1, 2025.
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