LECTURER (FILM-TECH AND VIRTUAL PRODUCTION)

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including 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—form 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. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and alumni—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to training 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. The postholder will be in charge of designing and delivering innovative courses that cover a wide range of topics in Film Technology, Screen Production, and Virtual Production, including advanced workflows utilizing LED walls, real-time rendering, and virtual camera systems. In addition to teaching, the post-holder will supervise student production projects, offering expert guidance on the latest tools such as Unreal Engine and camera tracking systems to enhance our students' practical skills in virtual production setups. The role necessitates collaboration with other departments, alumni, and industry professionals to create valuable learning experiences and foster partnerships for local and international projects. Furthermore, the Lecturer will contribute to the School’s research initiatives and creative outputs alongside engaging in academic service through participation in committees, curriculum development, and outreach events. Other responsibilities will be assigned by the Dean to support the academic mission of the institution. This position offers a unique opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the future of film technology education and contribute to the evolving landscape of virtual production.

Applicants should:
(a) Possess a relevant MFA/BFA degree or professional training/experience to an equivalent level.
(b) Normally, have at least four years’ teaching experience at higher education level.
(c) Present examples of original works in a screen context/multimedia/creative industry.
(d) Demonstrate significant experience in advanced film cinematography and lighting technology or virtual production.
(e) Have rich experience in various types of studio shooting projects in film and channel industry.
(f) Be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, able to work independently and be a good team player.
(g) Have excellent communication skills and innovative mindset.
(h) A good command of spoken and written in both English and 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. 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, that equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Subject to negotiation, the expected commencement date will be September 2025.