Job: Assistant Professor in Ceramics at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Posted on January 29, 2022
Closing date: February 27, 2022
The Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) is the first university academy of its kind in Hong Kong, providing professional visual arts undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programmes linked to international exchange and the fast-growing creative industries. AVA is committed to nurturing creative and professional talent of international renown and strives to provide the very best in visual arts education, combining studio-based research, critical and historical studies and sustainable service for the cultural and creative sectors as well as for the community at large.
We are looking for an Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer to extend teaching, research and practice in Ceramics. The Academy has a traditional focus on non-traditional materiality and contemporary craft practices, which we would like to continue and strengthen. The primary teaching focus will be on delivering undergraduate courses related to Ceramics as well as supervision of individual student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The appointee will have access to the specialised facilities, studios and workshops as well as the broader and expanding research platform at AVA and the University. The successful applicant will work alongside staff in the Academy and take an active part in organising and developing studio facilities and student projects, and coordinating associated programmes (workshops, guest lectures, conferences, exhibitions, screenings, etc.). They will also work with AVA’s academic programmes at different levels as well as our international Artist-in-Residence Programme.
Applicants should possess a final degree in a relevant discipline, and have a keen interest in design teaching, practice and research demonstrated by their academic, professional and personal experience. Applicants without a doctoral degree will be considered based on equivalent academic/professional background. Records of successful grant applications or project funding will be preferable.
Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review and mutual agreement.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
