The appointee will be required to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Office of the Deputy Director (Administration).   Duties include preparing correspondence and meeting documents, conducting ad hoc studies and research, organising meetings, appointments and events, liaison and coordination with internal and external parties, etc.

Requirements:
(a) A Higher Diploma, preferably a recognized degree, with at least 3 years of relevant secretarial / administrative experience.
(b) Previous experience in serving senior management is preferable. Applicants with lower qualification but possessing more relevant experience will also be considered.
(c) Independent, organised, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
(d) Good coordination skills with ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
(e) Fluency in both written and spoken English and Cantonese.
(f) Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese input etc.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  Renewal of contract is subject to performance and operational needs of the Academy.  A gratuity payment equal up to 10% of basic salary earned during the contract period will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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The postholder will assist the Campus Development Office to ensure all building services related infrastructures and systems are properly maintained, efficient and safe as well as complying with the statutory requirements; to supervise the daily building services operation and works projects such as repair and maintenance, capital works project etc.; to perform contract management and administrative duties including but not limited to preparation of technical drawings and tender documents, monitoring contractors’ performances and work progress, liaison with stakeholders etc.; to support the implementation of the Academy’s campus development initiatives. The postholder will also be required to attend emergency duties and hence, may be required to work on holidays and at small hours.

Applicants should:
(a) Possess a recognized degree in Building Services / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
(b) Have a minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in repair and maintenance, capital works project, refurbishment / renovation, and AA&I of various building services infrastructures and systems;
(c) Be conversant with relevant statutory requirements, local code and regulations;
(d) Possess multiple-skills and knowledges in Building Services / HVAC / Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing and Drainage / Fire Services;
(e) Have high level of computer literacy, including AutoCAD. Knowledge and experience in BIM software will be an advantage; and 
(f) Have good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Applicants having relevant experience in government or public bodies will be a definite asset.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  Renewal of contract is subject to work performance and operational needs of the Academy.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of basic salary earned during the contract period will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

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In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The Academy’s six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners. The Academy is ranked number 1 in Asia and number 10 in the World for Performing Arts by the QS Rankings.

The School of Film and Television offers major studies in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting, Digital Screen Design and Creative Producing. It is equipped to a high level with traditional film cameras and a wide range of high-definition (HD) video cameras, professional camera support equipment, digital sound recording systems and digital post-production facilities for picture and sound editing, immersive sound mixing, visual effects design and colour correction. The School houses teaching, screening and production facilities at two campuses. A multi-cam studio called the Screen Production and Research Centre (SPaRC) provides a location for emerging screen practices and interdisciplinary projects.

The Dean will be a significant performing arts practitioner and/or scholar, who will build on recent strengths and developments of the School of Film and Television, leading the implementation of the overall vision and future growth and academic development of the School, working closely with senior staff to promote innovative enhancements in the delivery of performing arts education, with a particular focus on the Academy’s unique strengths, including its location in a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis, and its focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and original creativity. The Dean will also play an important role in the development of local, regional and international partnerships, building upon existing strengths and developing new areas that support the overall growth and positioning of the School.

Subject to negotiation, the preferred commencement date is September 2023.

The Person
The successful candidate should have a track record as a leading expert in the field of Film and Television production, including the following attributes:
(a) Strong academic and/or professional background in respective discipline, preferably with knowledge of practice-as-research.
(b) Strong track record of teaching, scholarly achievement and curriculum development.
(c) Significant accomplishments in academic, artistic and administrative fields.
(d) A successful track record of leadership within an educational institution or similar performing arts based organisation, including evidence of innovative approaches to programme management and development.
(e) Solid knowledge of trends and developments in performing arts education, as well as an in-depth understanding of its role within a performing arts and conservatoire context.
(f) A strong vision for the School and its future development, alongside the Academy’s other schools and in line with the Academy’s strategic vision.
(g) High-level interpersonal and communication skills.
(h) Evidence of successful outcomes in building productive partnerships among tertiary institutions, industry, and community groups.
(i) A willingness and enthusiasm to embrace, lead and manage change.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be made on a four-year renewable contract with 15% end of contract gratuity. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Housing subsidy will be provided to the eligible appointee.

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The Academy’s six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners. HKAPA is ranked number 1 in Asia and number 10 in the World for Performing Arts by the QS Rankings.

The intensive phase of development and implementation that the Academy has now entered will be framed around developing Academy’s 10-year Strategic Plan and its implementation in 2024, key accreditation processes to be undertaken through to 2023, and overseeing the newly launched curriculum.  To lead this key phase, the Academy is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Director (Academic). As such, applications are now being sought from experienced and motivated individuals who have an interest in filling this role and the ability to lead the Academy through a significant developmental cycle.

Position Description
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director (Academic) is a dynamic leader responsible for managing and overseeing the ongoing review and development of the Academy’s six schools and academic units’ educational programmes and their related operations. He/She, as the most senior academic manager, will play a key role in planning and implementing the Academy’s strategic developments. The successful applicant should demonstrate extensive experience in programme development and accreditation, and possess a thorough and practical-based understanding of the HKCAAVQ or the equivalent, and related validation and QA processes, and a comprehensive professional understanding of the unique characteristics of performing arts education within a higher education context.  He/She will also have a track record of successfully leading impactful academic developments with a global vision.

The candidate should be action and outcome focused. He/She is expected to embrace planning within an institutional-wide context and to develop a culture of Practice-as-Research within the Academy, as well as the concept of interdisciplinary education. In response to professional and industry needs, he/she should undertake on-going curricula development, promotional activities in student recruitment, and opportunities for innovation in educational design through the use of new technologies, flexible delivery, authentic learning programmes, and global educational partnerships.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should address the following criteria in their applications and, where appropriate, cite relevant examples:
- Possess a recognised PhD or an equivalent terminal degree for at least 4 years;
- Possess over 15 years of  fulltime and solid work experience in the higher education sector with a solid understanding of the performing arts;
- Evidence extensive and high-level management and leadership experience within the higher education sector;
- Demonstrate capacity to think and plan strategically with a global perspective;
- Exhibit thorough familiarity with programme validation processes and mechanisms overseen by the HKCAAVQ or the equivalent, and demonstrate an effective track record of leading validation processes, and achieving successful outcomes;
- Possess a thorough and applied understanding of quality assurance processes within the higher education sector locally and internationally;
- A track record of leading and contributing to academic development within higher education institutions particularly in relation to the performing arts;
- Demonstrate ability to plan for effective use of resources in the provision of high quality outcomes to students, staff and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and maintain a harmonious work environment;
- Possess excellent industry and international connections;
- Exhibit proven ability to lead teams to meet stringent deadlines while achieving effective outcomes; and
- High level of spoken and written proficiency in English. Proficiency in Chinese and Putonghua would be an advantage.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The position will be offered for a four-year period with the possibility of a further extension following an appropriate review process. The benefit package includes 15% end of contract gratuity, leave, housing allowance, medical and dental scheme, and airfare allowance as appropriate. 

The Academy is looking for high-calibre and detail-minded administrators to provide a spectrum of executive support to facilitate the development and operations of the Academy. The incumbent will have the following major responsibilities:

- To assist in reviewing, formulating and implementation of policies and guidelines;
- To draft and prepare various documents, including consultation papers, management reports, submissions to government departments and policy bureaux, LegCo panel papers etc.;
- To support the planning and implementation of the Academy’s projects;
- To conduct research support duties;
- To liaise with internal and external parties;
- To serve the Academy’s various committees or working groups as necessary; and
- To undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Applicants should have:
(a) A good Bachelor’s degree with no less than 7 years of relevant working experience;
(b) Prior experience in administration services, executive support, human resources management, policy formulation and/or working in tertiary institutions, government sector or statutory bodies will be an advantage;
(c) Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills; and
(d) Strong interpersonal skills with excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a 2-year contract, renewal is subject to operational needs.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of basic salary earned during the contract period will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
 

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The Academy’s six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners. The Academy is ranked number 1 in Asia and number 10 in the World for Performing Arts by the QS Rankings.

The Academy employs leading practitioner-teacher-scholars in a wide range of artistic and academic disciplines.  Part-time faculty positions for high-quality applicants may be available for specified periods during the academic year.  First Semester and Winter Term of Academic Year 2022/2023 will cover October 2022 to January 2023;  Second Semester and Summer Term, from February 2023 to July 2023.  The Academy welcomes talented and inspiring faculty as possible part-time opportunities occur in the following:   

SCHOOL OF CHINESE OPERA
Foundation Work / Performance Technique / Stage Movement / Cantonese Opera Vocal Training / Musical Instrument Training / Chinese Opera Repertoire / Practical Performance / Cantonese Opera Script Writing / Introduction to Chinese Traditional Theatre / Analysis of Cantonese Operatic Music / History of Cantonese Opera / Chinese Literary Studies/ Introduction to Chinese Music / Theory and Practice of Accompaniment/ Notations in Cantonese Opera / Melody Writing / Music Theory and Aural Perception / Script Analysis for Chinese Traditional Theatre

SCHOOL OF DANCE
Ballet / Chinese Dance / Contemporary Dance / Improvisation / Contact Improvisation / 身韻 (Shenyun) / Choreography / Aesthetics and Criticism / Music for Dance / Anatomy & Dance Science / Dance History / Dance Education / Body Work / Dancer Wellness / Dance & Technology / Screendance

Master’s Programme
Contemporary Dance Practice / Arts Practice / 20th Century Dance History (Chinese and Western) / Dance Education / Dance Pedagogy / Somatic / Choreography / Screendance /Aesthetic and Criticism / Dance & Technology

SCHOOL OF DRAMA 
Acting / Movement / Tai Chi / History of Theatre / Directing / Media Application

Master’s Programme
Professional Practice (Drama and Theatre Education) / Theatre and Technology / Dramaturgy

SCHOOL OF FILM AND TELEVISION
Production Administration / Screen Studies / Screenwriting / Directing / Cinematography / Sound Design and Recording / Editing / Post-Production / Production Design / Digital Screen Design / Motion Capture / Animation

Master’s Programme
Creative Producing / Production Design / Screen Studies / Screenwriting / Editing / Sound Design and Recording / Cinematography / Directing / Documentary Production

SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Western and Chinese Instrumental Music Performance / Western Vocal Studies / Composition and Electronic Music / Conducting / Contextual Studies in Music / Choir / Western and Chinese Orchestration

Master’s Programme
Western and Chinese Instrumental Music Performance / Western Vocal Studies / Composition and Electronic Music / Conducting

SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT ARTS
Set and Costume Design / Model-making / Drafting / Drawing / Costume Technology / Property Making / Scenic Art / Lighting Design / Electrical Engineering / Project Management / Event Management / Sound Design / Music Recording / Sound System Design / Electronics /  Photography / Music Appreciation / Music Technology / Stage Technology / Technical Management / Production Management / Sound Operation / Health and Safety for Theatre / Theatre Make-up / Period Styles / Recording Engineering / Audio Mastering / Motion Graphics / Video System Engineering /  VR & AR / Mobile App Programming / Interaction Design / UX Design / Media Server Programming / Video Art / Visualisation for Lighting Design / Moving Light Programming/ Prosthetic / Script Analysis / Stage Management / Performance Venue Operations / Arts Marketing / Scenic Construction / Environmental Sustainability

Master’s Programme
Motion Graphics / Video System Engineering /  VR & AR / Mobile App Programming / Interaction Design / UX Design / Media Server Programming / Fundraising and Sponsorship / Creative Industries / Arts Management Policy and Practice / Performance Theory and Practice / Scenography / Spatial Design/Costume Design / Costume Technology & Construction / Costume Management / Arts Marketing and Audience Development / Event Management / Arts Facility Management / Arts and the Law / Artistic Representation / Studies in Cantonese Opera (Costume Design & Scenic Design)

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES
- General Education 
Arts & Aesthetics / Creativity & Storytelling / Cultural Studies / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship & Business Administration / Innovation & Evolution / Humanities / Leadership / Language & Literature / Philosophy / Psychology / Religious Studies

-  Language
English / Chinese (Cantonese / Putonghua)

- Applied Learning
Dance / Drama / Theatre Production

PERFORMING ARTS RESEARCH
Master’s Programme
Process Writing / Contemporary Hong Kong Arts Practice / Decoding Performance

Appointees will report to the Senior Ushers and the Front-of-house Duty Managers.  They will assist in front-of-house and venue management duties for performances and events hosted in the Academy venues.  Appointment will be on a one-year basis.  During the contract period, appointees are expected to work according to the working roster scheduled from time to time by the Manager of Venue Performance Unit.

Applicants should have:
(a) At least 5 subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above in the HKCEE/HKDSEE, including English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language;
(b) Pleasant personality;
(c) Good command of spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua; and
(d) Preferably, experience in Front-of-House duties.