HEAD (SCREEN PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH CENTRE)

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. As a QS global Top 20 ranked institution, the Academy and its Schools of 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 residences, 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 School of Film and Television offers major studies in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting, Digital Screen Design and Creative Producing. It is equipped with high level 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 postholder will be responsible to the Dean of the School of Film and Television.  He/She will be responsible for the overall management of the designated facilities, resources and personnel. The position requires management and preparation of budgets and schedules for production and research project proposals. This postholder is responsible for designing and developing curriculum for teaching knowledge and skills in screen and art-tech production including practice-led research and production practice in the School.

Applicants should:
(a) possess a PhD/doctorate degree or is currently enrolled in PhD/doctorate studies in a relevant discipline;
(b) present examples of original works in a screen context/multimedia/creative industry
(c) demonstrate significant experience in digital media or screen production;
(d) have experience as an originator or script editor in creative or functional story-telling;
(e) have research experience in the relevant field and experience in applying for government funding;
(f) demonstrate excellent teaching experience by providing proofs such as student evaluations and/or outcomes;
(g) be responsible, reliable, motivated, able to work independently and possess excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
(h) have an excellent command of spoken and written English.

Additional Desirable Criteria:
(a) Experience in teaching in a multi-cultural context;
(b) Fluency in spoken and written Chinese. 
 
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 
Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee. Subject to negotiation, the expected commencement date will be October 2025.