Assistant Professor

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Founded in 1968, the School of Communication comprises the Department of Communication Studies, Department of Interactive Media and Department of Journalism, offering programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As a leading school in the Asia-Pacific region, its faculty members work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic environment that entails collaboration across multiple fields of study. 

Assistant Professor (23240697)

The Department invites applications for full-time position of Assistant Professor in the following disciplines:

• AI / Computational Communication
• Digital and Social Media
• Interactive Media
• Media Technology
• Emerging Media Studies

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to the research strengths of the School/respective Department;
• Deliver high-quality teaching and supervision in relevant discipline(s) at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s);
• Obtain competitive research grants; and
• Contribute to professional and institutional services.

Requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree in related field(s);
• Have an active research programme or agenda;
• Possess an excellent track record of high-impact research and publications in international refereed journals;
• Demonstrate the ability to pursue externally-funded research projects;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching; and
• Have competitive research grant records and an outstanding record of achievement in scholarship would be an advantage.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of up to three years commencing September 2024 or on a mutually agreed date. Re-appointments thereafter will be subject to performance and mutual agreement. Tenured appointments are expected to be attained in 6 years.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications / works. The appointee should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification   number (stated above) quoted on the letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (Email: [email redacted, apply via Company website]). Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly / creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at  

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. 

Closing date: 30 June 2024 (or until the position is filled)