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.
The School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts offers a dynamic range of production-related courses in performing and entertainment arts. From theatre to theme parks and live events, the School’s professionally focused programmes are designed to prepare students for exciting careers in entertainment and the cultural industries. The School offers MFA, BFA, Diploma and Certificate Programmes in Set and Costume Design, Costume Technology, Property Making, Scenic Art, Media Scenography, Audio Arts, Stage & Event Management and Technical Direction. In addition, recognising today’s and tomorrow’s needs for top production crew by a range of entertainment companies, the School also offers fast-track intensive courses.
The postholder will support teaching, assessment, research, production and administrative activities within the School of TEA under the supervision of the Head of Technical Production and Management and relevant Heads. The appointee’s primary responsibility will be to support the MFA programme, while also assisting with the BFA and Diploma programmes as required. Duties will include curriculum development, student guidance, practical and project supervision, production consultation, assessment and related programme activities.
Applicants should have:
a) A degree in Theatre/Performing Arts Studies or related fields, master’s degree will be an advantage;
b) Significant and proven professional experience within the context of stage and event management, arts management, production and/or project management;
c) Experience in teaching or as instructor in relevant fields;
d) Normally, at least four years’ leadership and administrative/management experience in an arts context or the equivalent;
e) Ability to contribute to the postgraduate programmes of the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts;
f) Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and students;
g) Fluency in written and spoken English; and
h) Fluency in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin and Cantonese an advantage.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment will be on a fixed-term contract from November 2026 to mid-June 2027. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (click here), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (hro@hkapa.edu) on or before 26 October 2026. The application documents should be combined into one file in PDF format. Please quote reference code 'TempAL(Mgt)' in the Application Form. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.