SENIOR E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIST

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, 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 graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

Digital Learning and Library (DLL) enhances the technical and educational support for teaching and learning at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in education by leveraging AI, advanced tools, multimedia, and innovative pedagogy to enable technology-driven, outcome-based teaching and learning.
    
The Senior e-Learning Technologist plays a key role in implementing the Academy's digital learning strategy under the leadership of the Principal Head (Digital Learning & Information Management). The postholder will be a forward-thinking professional who works collaboratively with academic departments, Library and Registry to design, develop, and evaluate technology-enhanced learning initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing digital learning projects from conception to delivery; providing pedagogical and technical expertise to support blended and online course development; and leading the production of online learning projects such as Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) or Small Private Online Course (SPOC). A key responsibility of the role is to foster collaboration across Schools and departments to enable various innovative learning technologies, projects, and events, as well as technology-supported, interdisciplinary projects that enhance outcome-based education; and to work with the Academy Library and others to ensure synergy between digital resources and learning initiatives.

The postholder will organise and execute training workshops, seminars, and showcases to build digital capability; assist in programme evaluation, learning assessment, and data analytics to support evidence-based decision-making; and contribute to strategic planning and reports.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised master's degree or above in education or communication, preferably a higher degree in educational technology, instructional design or a related discipline;
(b) Normally at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in managing educational projects, teaching and learning, and the production of e-learning materials at the tertiary level;
(c) Solid experience in educational technology and a strong ability to advocate for digital learning tools and techniques;
(d) Familiar with a blended approach for staff learning and development which incorporates face-to-face training, e-learning, virtual, and one-to-one where appropriate. This will involve both formal and informal teaching and support;
(e) A successful track record of experience in developing learning solutions, including the development of user guides, online resources, multimedia content, video, and face-to-face teaching with staff, both individually and in groups;
(f) Demonstrated working knowledge of eLearning development tools and LMS management is desirable;
(g) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
(h) Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

 
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement.  A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.